Finding the Third Proportional to 421,258.50 and 913,452.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,258.50 and 913,452.75 is: 1,980,721.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,258.50 : 913,452.75 = 913,452.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,258.50/913,452.75 = 913,452.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,258.50x = 913,452.75 × 913,452.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,258.50x = 834,395,926,482.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,395,926,482.56/421,258.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,980,721.88
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