Finding the Third Proportional to 367,977.94 and 779,656.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,977.94 and 779,656.50 is: 1,651,904.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,977.94 : 779,656.50 = 779,656.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,977.94/779,656.50 = 779,656.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,977.94x = 779,656.50 × 779,656.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,977.94x = 607,864,257,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,864,257,992.25/367,977.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,651,904.08
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