Finding the Third Proportional to 360,300 and 782,135.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,300 and 782,135.50 is: 1,697,851.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,300 : 782,135.50 = 782,135.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,300/782,135.50 = 782,135.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,300x = 782,135.50 × 782,135.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,300x = 611,735,940,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,735,940,360.25/360,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,697,851.62
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