Finding the Third Proportional to 363,834 and 765,366.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,834 and 765,366.75 is: 1,610,037.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,834 : 765,366.75 = 765,366.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,834/765,366.75 = 765,366.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,834x = 765,366.75 × 765,366.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,834x = 585,786,262,005.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,786,262,005.56/363,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,610,037.17
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