Finding the Third Proportional to 421,979.63 and 899,312.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,979.63 and 899,312.63 is: 1,916,593.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,979.63 : 899,312.63 = 899,312.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,979.63/899,312.63 = 899,312.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,979.63x = 899,312.63 × 899,312.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,979.63x = 808,763,197,484.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,763,197,484.39/421,979.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,916,593.00
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