Finding the Third Proportional to 372,616 and 808,245.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,616 and 808,245.50 is: 1,753,174.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,616 : 808,245.50 = 808,245.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,616/808,245.50 = 808,245.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,616x = 808,245.50 × 808,245.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,616x = 653,260,788,270.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,260,788,270.25/372,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,753,174.28
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