Finding the Third Proportional to 397,292.50 and 862,312.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,292.50 and 862,312.50 is: 1,871,625.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,292.50 : 862,312.50 = 862,312.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,292.50/862,312.50 = 862,312.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,292.50x = 862,312.50 × 862,312.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,292.50x = 743,582,847,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 743,582,847,656.25/397,292.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,871,625.69
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