Finding the Third Proportional to 423,635.50 and 933,207.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 423,635.50 and 933,207.50 is: 2,055,720.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,635.50 : 933,207.50 = 933,207.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,635.50/933,207.50 = 933,207.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,635.50x = 933,207.50 × 933,207.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,635.50x = 870,876,238,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 870,876,238,056.25/423,635.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,055,720.63
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