Finding the Third Proportional to 371,884.50 and 763,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,884.50 and 763,371 is: 1,566,979.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,884.50 : 763,371 = 763,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,884.50/763,371 = 763,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,884.50x = 763,371 × 763,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,884.50x = 582,735,283,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,735,283,641/371,884.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,566,979.22
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