Finding the Third Proportional to 364,214.25 and 742,873.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,214.25 and 742,873.50 is: 1,515,209.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,214.25 : 742,873.50 = 742,873.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,214.25/742,873.50 = 742,873.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,214.25x = 742,873.50 × 742,873.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,214.25x = 551,861,037,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,861,037,002.25/364,214.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,515,209.90
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