Finding the Third Proportional to 410,028.75 and 899,754.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 410,028.75 and 899,754.75 is: 1,974,394.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,028.75 : 899,754.75 = 899,754.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,028.75/899,754.75 = 899,754.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,028.75x = 899,754.75 × 899,754.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,028.75x = 809,558,610,147.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,558,610,147.56/410,028.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,974,394.75
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