Finding the Third Proportional to 412,614 and 874,921.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,614 and 874,921.50 is: 1,855,214.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,614 : 874,921.50 = 874,921.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,614/874,921.50 = 874,921.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,614x = 874,921.50 × 874,921.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,614x = 765,487,631,162.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,487,631,162.25/412,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,855,214.88
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