Finding the Third Proportional to 404,368.03 and 865,539.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 404,368.03 and 865,539.84 is: 1,852,666.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,368.03 : 865,539.84 = 865,539.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,368.03/865,539.84 = 865,539.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,368.03x = 865,539.84 × 865,539.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,368.03x = 749,159,221,118.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,159,221,118.77/404,368.03 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,666.79
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