Finding the Third Proportional to 405,115.50 and 883,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,115.50 and 883,125 is: 1,925,154.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,115.50 : 883,125 = 883,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,115.50/883,125 = 883,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,115.50x = 883,125 × 883,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,115.50x = 779,909,765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,909,765,625/405,115.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,925,154.10
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