Finding the Third Proportional to 360,753.75 and 778,713.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,753.75 and 778,713.75 is: 1,680,911.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,753.75 : 778,713.75 = 778,713.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,753.75/778,713.75 = 778,713.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,753.75x = 778,713.75 × 778,713.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,753.75x = 606,395,104,439.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,395,104,439.06/360,753.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,680,911.44
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