Finding the Third Proportional to 638,692.50 and 888,042.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,692.50 and 888,042.75 is: 1,234,741.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,692.50 : 888,042.75 = 888,042.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,692.50/888,042.75 = 888,042.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,692.50x = 888,042.75 × 888,042.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,692.50x = 788,619,925,827.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 788,619,925,827.56/638,692.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,234,741.17
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