Finding the Third Proportional to 361,638.25 and 787,566.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,638.25 and 787,566.75 is: 1,715,143.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,638.25 : 787,566.75 = 787,566.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,638.25/787,566.75 = 787,566.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,638.25x = 787,566.75 × 787,566.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,638.25x = 620,261,385,705.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,261,385,705.56/361,638.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,715,143.20
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