Finding the Third Proportional to 360,330 and 834,067.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,330 and 834,067.50 is: 1,930,643.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,330 : 834,067.50 = 834,067.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,330/834,067.50 = 834,067.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,330x = 834,067.50 × 834,067.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,330x = 695,668,594,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,668,594,556.25/360,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,930,643.01
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