Finding the Third Proportional to 398,371.50 and 860,125.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 398,371.50 and 860,125.50 is: 1,857,100.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,371.50 : 860,125.50 = 860,125.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,371.50/860,125.50 = 860,125.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,371.50x = 860,125.50 × 860,125.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,371.50x = 739,815,875,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,815,875,750.25/398,371.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,857,100.41
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