Finding the Third Proportional to 364,178.81 and 742,814.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,178.81 and 742,814.44 is: 1,515,116.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,178.81 : 742,814.44 = 742,814.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,178.81/742,814.44 = 742,814.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,178.81x = 742,814.44 × 742,814.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,178.81x = 551,773,288,558.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,773,288,558.44/364,178.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,515,116.39
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