Finding the Third Proportional to 492,715.13 and 933,908.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,715.13 and 933,908.63 is: 1,770,161.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,715.13 : 933,908.63 = 933,908.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,715.13/933,908.63 = 933,908.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,715.13x = 933,908.63 × 933,908.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,715.13x = 872,185,319,849.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,185,319,849.39/492,715.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,770,161.45
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