Finding the Third Proportional to 416,029.50 and 851,773.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,029.50 and 851,773.50 is: 1,743,910.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,029.50 : 851,773.50 = 851,773.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,029.50/851,773.50 = 851,773.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,029.50x = 851,773.50 × 851,773.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,029.50x = 725,518,095,302.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,518,095,302.25/416,029.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,743,910.22
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