Finding the Third Proportional to 375,998.63 and 865,734.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,998.63 and 865,734.75 is: 1,993,349.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,998.63 : 865,734.75 = 865,734.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,998.63/865,734.75 = 865,734.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,998.63x = 865,734.75 × 865,734.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,998.63x = 749,496,657,357.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,496,657,357.56/375,998.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,993,349.46
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