Finding the Third Proportional to 356,563.88 and 792,850.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,563.88 and 792,850.75 is: 1,762,972.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,563.88 : 792,850.75 = 792,850.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,563.88/792,850.75 = 792,850.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,563.88x = 792,850.75 × 792,850.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,563.88x = 628,612,311,775.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,612,311,775.56/356,563.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,762,972.52
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