Finding the Third Proportional to 363,235.50 and 791,866.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,235.50 and 791,866.50 is: 1,726,297.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,235.50 : 791,866.50 = 791,866.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,235.50/791,866.50 = 791,866.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,235.50x = 791,866.50 × 791,866.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,235.50x = 627,052,553,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,052,553,822.25/363,235.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,726,297.55
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