Finding the Third Proportional to 374,842.38 and 816,239.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,842.38 and 816,239.75 is: 1,777,406.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,842.38 : 816,239.75 = 816,239.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,842.38/816,239.75 = 816,239.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,842.38x = 816,239.75 × 816,239.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,842.38x = 666,247,329,480.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,247,329,480.06/374,842.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,777,406.65
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