Finding the Third Proportional to 368,592.19 and 788,432.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,592.19 and 788,432.06 is: 1,686,484.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,592.19 : 788,432.06 = 788,432.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,592.19/788,432.06 = 788,432.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,592.19x = 788,432.06 × 788,432.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,592.19x = 621,625,117,178.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,625,117,178.00/368,592.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,686,484.79
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