Finding the Third Proportional to 400,249.13 and 878,369.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,249.13 and 878,369.06 is: 1,927,629.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,249.13 : 878,369.06 = 878,369.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,249.13/878,369.06 = 878,369.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,249.13x = 878,369.06 × 878,369.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,249.13x = 771,532,209,957.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,532,209,957.13/400,249.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,927,629.97
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