Finding the Third Proportional to 361,471.50 and 785,168.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,471.50 and 785,168.44 is: 1,705,499.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,471.50 : 785,168.44 = 785,168.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,471.50/785,168.44 = 785,168.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,471.50x = 785,168.44 × 785,168.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,471.50x = 616,489,475,246.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,489,475,246.19/361,471.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,705,499.54
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