Finding the Third Proportional to 363,717.75 and 785,512.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,717.75 and 785,512.50 is: 1,696,452.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,717.75 : 785,512.50 = 785,512.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,717.75/785,512.50 = 785,512.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,717.75x = 785,512.50 × 785,512.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,717.75x = 617,029,887,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,029,887,656.25/363,717.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,696,452.50
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