Finding the Third Proportional to 395,286.75 and 852,349.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,286.75 and 852,349.50 is: 1,837,905.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,286.75 : 852,349.50 = 852,349.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,286.75/852,349.50 = 852,349.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,286.75x = 852,349.50 × 852,349.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,286.75x = 726,499,670,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,499,670,150.25/395,286.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,837,905.44
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