Finding the Third Proportional to 374,125.50 and 774,859.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,125.50 and 774,859.50 is: 1,604,828.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,125.50 : 774,859.50 = 774,859.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,125.50/774,859.50 = 774,859.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,125.50x = 774,859.50 × 774,859.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,125.50x = 600,407,244,740.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,407,244,740.25/374,125.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,604,828.45
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