Finding the Third Proportional to 402,286.50 and 794,306.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,286.50 and 794,306.25 is: 1,568,341.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,286.50 : 794,306.25 = 794,306.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,286.50/794,306.25 = 794,306.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,286.50x = 794,306.25 × 794,306.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,286.50x = 630,922,418,789.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,922,418,789.06/402,286.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,568,341.02
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