Finding the Third Proportional to 393,115.50 and 859,837.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 393,115.50 and 859,837.50 is: 1,880,670.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,115.50 : 859,837.50 = 859,837.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,115.50/859,837.50 = 859,837.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,115.50x = 859,837.50 × 859,837.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,115.50x = 739,320,526,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,320,526,406.25/393,115.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,880,670.00
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