Finding the Third Proportional to 435,471.50 and 888,438.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,471.50 and 888,438.50 is: 1,812,570.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,471.50 : 888,438.50 = 888,438.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,471.50/888,438.50 = 888,438.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,471.50x = 888,438.50 × 888,438.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,471.50x = 789,322,968,282.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,322,968,282.25/435,471.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,812,570.90
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