Finding the Third Proportional to 412,129.50 and 878,692.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,129.50 and 878,692.50 is: 1,873,441.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,129.50 : 878,692.50 = 878,692.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,129.50/878,692.50 = 878,692.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,129.50x = 878,692.50 × 878,692.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,129.50x = 772,100,509,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,100,509,556.25/412,129.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,873,441.50
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