Finding the Third Proportional to 417,710.25 and 857,553.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 417,710.25 and 857,553.75 is: 1,760,546.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,710.25 : 857,553.75 = 857,553.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,710.25/857,553.75 = 857,553.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,710.25x = 857,553.75 × 857,553.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,710.25x = 735,398,434,139.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,398,434,139.06/417,710.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,760,546.78
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