Finding the Third Proportional to 439,251 and 890,725.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,251 and 890,725.50 is: 1,806,238.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,251 : 890,725.50 = 890,725.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,251/890,725.50 = 890,725.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,251x = 890,725.50 × 890,725.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,251x = 793,391,916,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 793,391,916,350.25/439,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,806,238.16
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