Finding the Third Proportional to 360,078 and 775,924.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,078 and 775,924.50 is: 1,672,023.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,078 : 775,924.50 = 775,924.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,078/775,924.50 = 775,924.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,078x = 775,924.50 × 775,924.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,078x = 602,058,829,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,058,829,700.25/360,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,672,023.37
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