Finding the Third Proportional to 357,712 and 777,547.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,712 and 777,547.50 is: 1,690,130.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,712 : 777,547.50 = 777,547.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,712/777,547.50 = 777,547.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,712x = 777,547.50 × 777,547.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,712x = 604,580,114,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,580,114,756.25/357,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,690,130.93
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