Finding the Third Proportional to 433,855.50 and 888,850.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 433,855.50 and 888,850.50 is: 1,821,010.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,855.50 : 888,850.50 = 888,850.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,855.50/888,850.50 = 888,850.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,855.50x = 888,850.50 × 888,850.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,855.50x = 790,055,211,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,055,211,350.25/433,855.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,821,010.02
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