Finding the Third Proportional to 405,198 and 873,240.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,198 and 873,240.75 is: 1,881,917.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,198 : 873,240.75 = 873,240.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,198/873,240.75 = 873,240.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,198x = 873,240.75 × 873,240.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,198x = 762,549,407,460.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 762,549,407,460.56/405,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,881,917.99
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