Finding the Third Proportional to 407,192 and 886,671.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,192 and 886,671.50 is: 1,930,750.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,192 : 886,671.50 = 886,671.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,192/886,671.50 = 886,671.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,192x = 886,671.50 × 886,671.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,192x = 786,186,348,912.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 786,186,348,912.25/407,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,930,750.97
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