Finding the Third Proportional to 773,800.50 and 869,755.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 773,800.50 and 869,755.50 is: 977,609.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
773,800.50 : 869,755.50 = 869,755.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
773,800.50/869,755.50 = 869,755.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
773,800.50x = 869,755.50 × 869,755.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
773,800.50x = 756,474,629,780.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,474,629,780.25/773,800.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977,609.38
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