Finding the Third Proportional to 422,853.75 and 887,225.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,853.75 and 887,225.06 is: 1,861,561.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,853.75 : 887,225.06 = 887,225.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,853.75/887,225.06 = 887,225.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,853.75x = 887,225.06 × 887,225.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,853.75x = 787,168,311,528.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 787,168,311,528.13/422,853.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,861,561.62
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