Finding the Third Proportional to 409,323 and 880,207.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,323 and 880,207.50 is: 1,892,796.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,323 : 880,207.50 = 880,207.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,323/880,207.50 = 880,207.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,323x = 880,207.50 × 880,207.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,323x = 774,765,243,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 774,765,243,056.25/409,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,892,796.75
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