Finding the Third Proportional to 337,536 and 796,783.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,536 and 796,783.50 is: 1,880,877.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,536 : 796,783.50 = 796,783.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,536/796,783.50 = 796,783.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,536x = 796,783.50 × 796,783.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,536x = 634,863,945,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,863,945,872.25/337,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,880,877.73
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