Finding the Third Proportional to 600,043.50 and 876,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,043.50 and 876,366 is: 1,279,936.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,043.50 : 876,366 = 876,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,043.50/876,366 = 876,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,043.50x = 876,366 × 876,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,043.50x = 768,017,365,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,017,365,956/600,043.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,936.15
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