Finding the Third Proportional to 415,939.50 and 851,593.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,939.50 and 851,593.50 is: 1,743,550.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,939.50 : 851,593.50 = 851,593.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,939.50/851,593.50 = 851,593.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,939.50x = 851,593.50 × 851,593.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,939.50x = 725,211,489,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,211,489,242.25/415,939.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,743,550.42
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