Finding the Third Proportional to 371,891 and 763,384.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,891 and 763,384.50 is: 1,567,007.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,891 : 763,384.50 = 763,384.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,891/763,384.50 = 763,384.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,891x = 763,384.50 × 763,384.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,891x = 582,755,894,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,755,894,840.25/371,891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,567,007.25
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