Finding the Third Proportional to 405,756 and 867,793.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 405,756 and 867,793.50 is: 1,855,956.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,756 : 867,793.50 = 867,793.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,756/867,793.50 = 867,793.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,756x = 867,793.50 × 867,793.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,756x = 753,065,558,642.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,065,558,642.25/405,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,855,956.68
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