Finding the Third Proportional to 399,384 and 876,223.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,384 and 876,223.13 is: 1,922,377.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,384 : 876,223.13 = 876,223.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,384/876,223.13 = 876,223.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,384x = 876,223.13 × 876,223.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,384x = 767,766,964,784.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 767,766,964,784.77/399,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,922,377.87
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