Finding the Third Proportional to 399,906 and 877,306.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,906 and 877,306.50 is: 1,924,619.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,906 : 877,306.50 = 877,306.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,906/877,306.50 = 877,306.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,906x = 877,306.50 × 877,306.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,906x = 769,666,694,942.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 769,666,694,942.25/399,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,924,619.02
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