Finding the Third Proportional to 399,354.75 and 868,677.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,354.75 and 868,677.75 is: 1,889,550.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,354.75 : 868,677.75 = 868,677.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,354.75/868,677.75 = 868,677.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,354.75x = 868,677.75 × 868,677.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,354.75x = 754,601,033,345.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 754,601,033,345.06/399,354.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,889,550.66
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