Finding the Third Proportional to 401,537.25 and 869,226.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,537.25 and 869,226.19 is: 1,881,653.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,537.25 : 869,226.19 = 869,226.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,537.25/869,226.19 = 869,226.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,537.25x = 869,226.19 × 869,226.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,537.25x = 755,554,165,035.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 755,554,165,035.79/401,537.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,881,653.98
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