Finding the Third Proportional to 395,215.50 and 867,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,215.50 and 867,246 is: 1,903,051.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,215.50 : 867,246 = 867,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,215.50/867,246 = 867,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,215.50x = 867,246 × 867,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,215.50x = 752,115,624,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 752,115,624,516/395,215.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,903,051.94
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