Finding the Third Proportional to 362,266.50 and 794,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,266.50 and 794,517 is: 1,742,521.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,266.50 : 794,517 = 794,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,266.50/794,517 = 794,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,266.50x = 794,517 × 794,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,266.50x = 631,257,263,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,257,263,289/362,266.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,742,521.77
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