Finding the Third Proportional to 375,354 and 781,771.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,354 and 781,771.50 is: 1,628,240.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,354 : 781,771.50 = 781,771.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,354/781,771.50 = 781,771.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,354x = 781,771.50 × 781,771.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,354x = 611,166,678,212.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,166,678,212.25/375,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,628,240.75
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