Finding the Third Proportional to 370,935 and 759,487.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,935 and 759,487.50 is: 1,555,046.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,935 : 759,487.50 = 759,487.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,935/759,487.50 = 759,487.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,935x = 759,487.50 × 759,487.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,935x = 576,821,262,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,821,262,656.25/370,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,555,046.74
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