Finding the Third Proportional to 407,713.50 and 869,757.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,713.50 and 869,757.75 is: 1,855,416.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,713.50 : 869,757.75 = 869,757.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,713.50/869,757.75 = 869,757.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,713.50x = 869,757.75 × 869,757.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,713.50x = 756,478,543,685.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,478,543,685.06/407,713.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,855,416.96
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