Finding the Third Proportional to 411,510 and 842,087.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,510 and 842,087.50 is: 1,723,193.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,510 : 842,087.50 = 842,087.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,510/842,087.50 = 842,087.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,510x = 842,087.50 × 842,087.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,510x = 709,111,357,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 709,111,357,656.25/411,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,723,193.50
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