Finding the Third Proportional to 400,974 and 835,121.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,974 and 835,121.25 is: 1,739,333.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,974 : 835,121.25 = 835,121.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,974/835,121.25 = 835,121.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,974x = 835,121.25 × 835,121.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,974x = 697,427,502,201.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,427,502,201.56/400,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,739,333.48
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