Finding the Third Proportional to 418,207.50 and 890,356.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 418,207.50 and 890,356.50 is: 1,895,553.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,207.50 : 890,356.50 = 890,356.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,207.50/890,356.50 = 890,356.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,207.50x = 890,356.50 × 890,356.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,207.50x = 792,734,697,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 792,734,697,092.25/418,207.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,895,553.52
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