Finding the Third Proportional to 428,935.50 and 847,104.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 428,935.50 and 847,104.75 is: 1,672,947.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,935.50 : 847,104.75 = 847,104.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,935.50/847,104.75 = 847,104.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,935.50x = 847,104.75 × 847,104.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,935.50x = 717,586,457,472.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,586,457,472.56/428,935.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,672,947.23
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