Finding the Third Proportional to 362,834 and 773,788.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,834 and 773,788.50 is: 1,650,199.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,834 : 773,788.50 = 773,788.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,834/773,788.50 = 773,788.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,834x = 773,788.50 × 773,788.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,834x = 598,748,642,732.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,748,642,732.25/362,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,199.93
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