Finding the Third Proportional to 402,296 and 837,660.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,296 and 837,660.50 is: 1,744,176.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,296 : 837,660.50 = 837,660.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,296/837,660.50 = 837,660.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,296x = 837,660.50 × 837,660.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,296x = 701,675,113,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,675,113,260.25/402,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,744,176.21
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