Finding the Third Proportional to 415,657.50 and 893,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,657.50 and 893,475 is: 1,920,565.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,657.50 : 893,475 = 893,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,657.50/893,475 = 893,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,657.50x = 893,475 × 893,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,657.50x = 798,297,575,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,297,575,625/415,657.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,920,565.79
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