Finding the Third Proportional to 358,379.44 and 769,888.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,379.44 and 769,888.13 is: 1,653,911.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,379.44 : 769,888.13 = 769,888.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,379.44/769,888.13 = 769,888.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,379.44x = 769,888.13 × 769,888.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,379.44x = 592,727,725,016.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,727,725,016.02/358,379.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,653,911.09
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