Finding the Third Proportional to 362,585.63 and 768,391.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,585.63 and 768,391.88 is: 1,628,376.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,585.63 : 768,391.88 = 768,391.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,585.63/768,391.88 = 768,391.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,585.63x = 768,391.88 × 768,391.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,585.63x = 590,426,073,566.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,426,073,566.02/362,585.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,628,376.95
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