Finding the Third Proportional to 395,855.25 and 853,918.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 395,855.25 and 853,918.50 is: 1,842,028.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,855.25 : 853,918.50 = 853,918.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,855.25/853,918.50 = 853,918.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,855.25x = 853,918.50 × 853,918.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,855.25x = 729,176,804,642.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,176,804,642.25/395,855.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,842,028.88
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