Finding the Third Proportional to 361,119.50 and 768,894.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,119.50 and 768,894.50 is: 1,637,127.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,119.50 : 768,894.50 = 768,894.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,119.50/768,894.50 = 768,894.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,119.50x = 768,894.50 × 768,894.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,119.50x = 591,198,752,130.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,198,752,130.25/361,119.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,637,127.74
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