Finding the Third Proportional to 403,665.75 and 865,287.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,665.75 and 865,287.75 is: 1,854,809.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,665.75 : 865,287.75 = 865,287.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,665.75/865,287.75 = 865,287.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,665.75x = 865,287.75 × 865,287.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,665.75x = 748,722,890,300.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 748,722,890,300.06/403,665.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,854,809.06
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