Finding the Third Proportional to 415,947.75 and 851,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 415,947.75 and 851,610 is: 1,743,583.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,947.75 : 851,610 = 851,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,947.75/851,610 = 851,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,947.75x = 851,610 × 851,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,947.75x = 725,239,592,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,239,592,100/415,947.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,743,583.40
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