Finding the Third Proportional to 356,986.50 and 750,787.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,986.50 and 750,787.50 is: 1,579,000.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,986.50 : 750,787.50 = 750,787.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,986.50/750,787.50 = 750,787.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,986.50x = 750,787.50 × 750,787.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,986.50x = 563,681,870,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,681,870,156.25/356,986.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579,000.52
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