Finding the Third Proportional to 358,943.63 and 783,088.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,943.63 and 783,088.88 is: 1,708,424.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,943.63 : 783,088.88 = 783,088.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,943.63/783,088.88 = 783,088.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,943.63x = 783,088.88 × 783,088.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,943.63x = 613,228,186,148.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,228,186,148.77/358,943.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,708,424.79
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