Finding the Third Proportional to 408,568.50 and 806,676.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,568.50 and 806,676.75 is: 1,592,700.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,568.50 : 806,676.75 = 806,676.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,568.50/806,676.75 = 806,676.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,568.50x = 806,676.75 × 806,676.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,568.50x = 650,727,378,990.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,727,378,990.56/408,568.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,592,700.81
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