Finding the Third Proportional to 400,847.06 and 834,863.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,847.06 and 834,863.63 is: 1,738,810.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,847.06 : 834,863.63 = 834,863.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,847.06/834,863.63 = 834,863.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,847.06x = 834,863.63 × 834,863.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,847.06x = 696,997,272,348.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,997,272,348.14/400,847.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,738,810.98
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