Finding the Third Proportional to 373,202.50 and 799,648.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,202.50 and 799,648.50 is: 1,713,380.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,202.50 : 799,648.50 = 799,648.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,202.50/799,648.50 = 799,648.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,202.50x = 799,648.50 × 799,648.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,202.50x = 639,437,723,552.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,437,723,552.25/373,202.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,713,380.06
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