Finding the Third Proportional to 403,853.50 and 874,569.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,853.50 and 874,569.50 is: 1,893,933.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,853.50 : 874,569.50 = 874,569.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,853.50/874,569.50 = 874,569.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,853.50x = 874,569.50 × 874,569.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,853.50x = 764,871,810,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,871,810,330.25/403,853.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,893,933.84
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