Finding the Third Proportional to 357,227.75 and 770,542.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,227.75 and 770,542.75 is: 1,662,066.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,227.75 : 770,542.75 = 770,542.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,227.75/770,542.75 = 770,542.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,227.75x = 770,542.75 × 770,542.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,227.75x = 593,736,129,577.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,736,129,577.56/357,227.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,662,066.09
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