Finding the Third Proportional to 421,291.50 and 901,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,291.50 and 901,875 is: 1,930,678.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,291.50 : 901,875 = 901,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,291.50/901,875 = 901,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,291.50x = 901,875 × 901,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,291.50x = 813,378,515,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 813,378,515,625/421,291.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,930,678.68
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