Finding the Third Proportional to 408,498.19 and 865,576.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,498.19 and 865,576.13 is: 1,834,088.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,498.19 : 865,576.13 = 865,576.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,498.19/865,576.13 = 865,576.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,498.19x = 865,576.13 × 865,576.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,498.19x = 749,222,028,170.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,222,028,170.02/408,498.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,834,088.99
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