Finding the Third Proportional to 360,410 and 792,764.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,410 and 792,764.50 is: 1,743,779.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,410 : 792,764.50 = 792,764.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,410/792,764.50 = 792,764.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,410x = 792,764.50 × 792,764.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,410x = 628,475,552,460.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,475,552,460.25/360,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,743,779.45
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