Finding the Third Proportional to 417,213.70 and 856,545.05
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,213.70 and 856,545.05 is: 1,758,497.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,213.70 : 856,545.05 = 856,545.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,213.70/856,545.05 = 856,545.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,213.70x = 856,545.05 × 856,545.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,213.70x = 733,669,417,326.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 733,669,417,326.10/417,213.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,497.89
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