Finding the Third Proportional to 404,890.50 and 937,340.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 404,890.50 and 937,340.25 is: 2,169,986.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,890.50 : 937,340.25 = 937,340.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,890.50/937,340.25 = 937,340.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,890.50x = 937,340.25 × 937,340.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,890.50x = 878,606,744,270.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 878,606,744,270.06/404,890.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,169,986.07
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