Finding the Third Proportional to 392,321.75 and 831,729.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,321.75 and 831,729.75 is: 1,763,283.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,321.75 : 831,729.75 = 831,729.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,321.75/831,729.75 = 831,729.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,321.75x = 831,729.75 × 831,729.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,321.75x = 691,774,377,035.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,774,377,035.06/392,321.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,283.27
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