Finding the Third Proportional to 368,292 and 792,901.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,292 and 792,901.50 is: 1,707,049.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,292 : 792,901.50 = 792,901.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,292/792,901.50 = 792,901.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,292x = 792,901.50 × 792,901.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,292x = 628,692,788,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,692,788,702.25/368,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,707,049.81
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