Finding the Third Proportional to 423,120 and 881,233.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,120 and 881,233.50 is: 1,835,348.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,120 : 881,233.50 = 881,233.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,120/881,233.50 = 881,233.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,120x = 881,233.50 × 881,233.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,120x = 776,572,481,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,572,481,522.25/423,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,835,348.08
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