Finding the Third Proportional to 406,841.50 and 886,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 406,841.50 and 886,010 is: 1,929,532.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,841.50 : 886,010 = 886,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,841.50/886,010 = 886,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,841.50x = 886,010 × 886,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,841.50x = 785,013,720,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,013,720,100/406,841.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,929,532.07
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