Finding the Third Proportional to 372,982.50 and 804,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,982.50 and 804,933 is: 1,737,124.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,982.50 : 804,933 = 804,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,982.50/804,933 = 804,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,982.50x = 804,933 × 804,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,982.50x = 647,917,134,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,917,134,489/372,982.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,124.76
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