Finding the Third Proportional to 371,976 and 810,382.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,976 and 810,382.50 is: 1,765,489.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,976 : 810,382.50 = 810,382.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,976/810,382.50 = 810,382.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,976x = 810,382.50 × 810,382.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,976x = 656,719,796,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 656,719,796,306.25/371,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,765,489.70
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