Finding the Third Proportional to 338,195.25 and 786,408.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,195.25 and 786,408.75 is: 1,828,644.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,195.25 : 786,408.75 = 786,408.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,195.25/786,408.75 = 786,408.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,195.25x = 786,408.75 × 786,408.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,195.25x = 618,438,722,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,438,722,076.56/338,195.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,828,644.02
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