Finding the Third Proportional to 430,537.50 and 938,578.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 430,537.50 and 938,578.50 is: 2,046,115.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,537.50 : 938,578.50 = 938,578.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,537.50/938,578.50 = 938,578.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,537.50x = 938,578.50 × 938,578.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,537.50x = 880,929,600,662.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 880,929,600,662.25/430,537.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,046,115.85
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