Finding the Third Proportional to 387,150 and 848,650.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,150 and 848,650.50 is: 1,860,280.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,150 : 848,650.50 = 848,650.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,150/848,650.50 = 848,650.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,150x = 848,650.50 × 848,650.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,150x = 720,207,671,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 720,207,671,150.25/387,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,860,280.70
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