Finding the Third Proportional to 415,158.75 and 899,169.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,158.75 and 899,169.75 is: 1,947,462.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,158.75 : 899,169.75 = 899,169.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,158.75/899,169.75 = 899,169.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,158.75x = 899,169.75 × 899,169.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,158.75x = 808,506,239,315.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,506,239,315.06/415,158.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,947,462.84
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