Finding the Third Proportional to 370,101 and 792,649.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,101 and 792,649.50 is: 1,697,626.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,101 : 792,649.50 = 792,649.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,101/792,649.50 = 792,649.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,101x = 792,649.50 × 792,649.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,101x = 628,293,229,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,293,229,850.25/370,101 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,697,626.40
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