Finding the Third Proportional to 408,610.50 and 866,374.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,610.50 and 866,374.50 is: 1,836,968.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,610.50 : 866,374.50 = 866,374.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,610.50/866,374.50 = 866,374.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,610.50x = 866,374.50 × 866,374.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,610.50x = 750,604,774,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 750,604,774,250.25/408,610.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,836,968.88
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