Finding the Third Proportional to 333,957.94 and 787,569.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,957.94 and 787,569.75 is: 1,857,318.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,957.94 : 787,569.75 = 787,569.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,957.94/787,569.75 = 787,569.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,957.94x = 787,569.75 × 787,569.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,957.94x = 620,266,111,115.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,266,111,115.06/333,957.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,857,318.07
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