Finding the Third Proportional to 407,229.75 and 868,542.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,229.75 and 868,542.75 is: 1,852,434.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,229.75 : 868,542.75 = 868,542.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,229.75/868,542.75 = 868,542.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,229.75x = 868,542.75 × 868,542.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,229.75x = 754,366,508,577.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 754,366,508,577.56/407,229.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,434.67
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