Finding the Third Proportional to 411,846 and 843,760.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 411,846 and 843,760.50 is: 1,728,635.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,846 : 843,760.50 = 843,760.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,846/843,760.50 = 843,760.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,846x = 843,760.50 × 843,760.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,846x = 711,931,781,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,931,781,360.25/411,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,728,635.90
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