Finding the Third Proportional to 374,809.13 and 534,177.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,809.13 and 534,177.75 is: 761,309.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,809.13 : 534,177.75 = 534,177.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,809.13/534,177.75 = 534,177.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,809.13x = 534,177.75 × 534,177.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,809.13x = 285,345,868,595.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,345,868,595.06/374,809.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,309.82
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