Finding the Third Proportional to 411,552 and 867,937.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,552 and 867,937.50 is: 1,830,426.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,552 : 867,937.50 = 867,937.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,552/867,937.50 = 867,937.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,552x = 867,937.50 × 867,937.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,552x = 753,315,503,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,315,503,906.25/411,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,830,426.06
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