Finding the Third Proportional to 365,775.75 and 878,991.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,775.75 and 878,991.75 is: 2,112,295.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,775.75 : 878,991.75 = 878,991.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,775.75/878,991.75 = 878,991.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,775.75x = 878,991.75 × 878,991.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,775.75x = 772,626,496,568.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,626,496,568.06/365,775.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,112,295.57
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