Finding the Third Proportional to 406,437.75 and 837,474.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,437.75 and 837,474.75 is: 1,725,636.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,437.75 : 837,474.75 = 837,474.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,437.75/837,474.75 = 837,474.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,437.75x = 837,474.75 × 837,474.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,437.75x = 701,363,956,887.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,363,956,887.56/406,437.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,725,636.85
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