Finding the Third Proportional to 375,372.50 and 809,794.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,372.50 and 809,794.50 is: 1,746,977.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,372.50 : 809,794.50 = 809,794.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,372.50/809,794.50 = 809,794.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,372.50x = 809,794.50 × 809,794.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,372.50x = 655,767,132,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,767,132,230.25/375,372.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,746,977.02
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