Finding the Third Proportional to 360,536.06 and 778,890.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,536.06 and 778,890.94 is: 1,682,691.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,536.06 : 778,890.94 = 778,890.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,536.06/778,890.94 = 778,890.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,536.06x = 778,890.94 × 778,890.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,536.06x = 606,671,092,519.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,671,092,519.63/360,536.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,682,691.85
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