Finding the Third Proportional to 370,728 and 864,067.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,728 and 864,067.50 is: 2,013,909.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,728 : 864,067.50 = 864,067.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,728/864,067.50 = 864,067.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,728x = 864,067.50 × 864,067.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,728x = 746,612,644,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,612,644,556.25/370,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,013,909.51
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