Finding the Third Proportional to 376,239.75 and 803,509.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,239.75 and 803,509.50 is: 1,716,000.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,239.75 : 803,509.50 = 803,509.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,239.75/803,509.50 = 803,509.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,239.75x = 803,509.50 × 803,509.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,239.75x = 645,627,516,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,627,516,590.25/376,239.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716,000.28
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