Finding the Third Proportional to 375,980.06 and 782,942.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,980.06 and 782,942.63 is: 1,630,403.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,980.06 : 782,942.63 = 782,942.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,980.06/782,942.63 = 782,942.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,980.06x = 782,942.63 × 782,942.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,980.06x = 612,999,154,041.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,999,154,041.89/375,980.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,630,403.35
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