Finding the Third Proportional to 362,202.75 and 786,910.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,202.75 and 786,910.50 is: 1,709,617.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,202.75 : 786,910.50 = 786,910.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,202.75/786,910.50 = 786,910.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,202.75x = 786,910.50 × 786,910.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,202.75x = 619,228,135,010.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,228,135,010.25/362,202.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,709,617.43
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