Finding the Third Proportional to 398,160.75 and 852,369.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 398,160.75 and 852,369.75 is: 1,824,725.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,160.75 : 852,369.75 = 852,369.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,160.75/852,369.75 = 852,369.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,160.75x = 852,369.75 × 852,369.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,160.75x = 726,534,190,715.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,534,190,715.06/398,160.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,824,725.79
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