Finding the Third Proportional to 371,275.50 and 809,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,275.50 and 809,214 is: 1,763,723.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,275.50 : 809,214 = 809,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,275.50/809,214 = 809,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,275.50x = 809,214 × 809,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,275.50x = 654,827,297,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,827,297,796/371,275.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,723.43
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