Finding the Third Proportional to 392,566.50 and 859,901.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 392,566.50 and 859,901.06 is: 1,883,578.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,566.50 : 859,901.06 = 859,901.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,566.50/859,901.06 = 859,901.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,566.50x = 859,901.06 × 859,901.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,566.50x = 739,429,837,288.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,429,837,288.63/392,566.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,883,578.55
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