Finding the Third Proportional to 403,826 and 881,002.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,826 and 881,002.50 is: 1,922,029.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,826 : 881,002.50 = 881,002.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,826/881,002.50 = 881,002.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,826x = 881,002.50 × 881,002.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,826x = 776,165,405,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,165,405,006.25/403,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,922,029.30
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