Finding the Third Proportional to 361,129.50 and 768,913.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,129.50 and 768,913.50 is: 1,637,163.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,129.50 : 768,913.50 = 768,913.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,129.50/768,913.50 = 768,913.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,129.50x = 768,913.50 × 768,913.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,129.50x = 591,227,970,482.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,227,970,482.25/361,129.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,637,163.32
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