Finding the Third Proportional to 366,324 and 781,035.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,324 and 781,035.75 is: 1,665,238.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,324 : 781,035.75 = 781,035.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,324/781,035.75 = 781,035.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,324x = 781,035.75 × 781,035.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,324x = 610,016,842,778.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,016,842,778.06/366,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,665,238.54
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