Finding the Third Proportional to 538,201.97 and 867,175.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 538,201.97 and 867,175.88 is: 1,397,233.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538,201.97 : 867,175.88 = 867,175.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538,201.97/867,175.88 = 867,175.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538,201.97x = 867,175.88 × 867,175.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538,201.97x = 751,993,998,182.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 751,993,998,182.02/538,201.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,233.83
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