Finding the Third Proportional to 397,777.50 and 858,579.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 397,777.50 and 858,579.75 is: 1,853,194.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,777.50 : 858,579.75 = 858,579.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,777.50/858,579.75 = 858,579.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,777.50x = 858,579.75 × 858,579.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,777.50x = 737,159,187,110.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,159,187,110.06/397,777.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,853,194.78
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