Finding the Third Proportional to 396,048.75 and 851,805.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,048.75 and 851,805.75 is: 1,832,029.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,048.75 : 851,805.75 = 851,805.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,048.75/851,805.75 = 851,805.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,048.75x = 851,805.75 × 851,805.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,048.75x = 725,573,035,733.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,573,035,733.06/396,048.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,832,029.61
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