Finding the Third Proportional to 376,387.75 and 536,548.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,387.75 and 536,548.75 is: 764,861.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,387.75 : 536,548.75 = 536,548.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,387.75/536,548.75 = 536,548.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,387.75x = 536,548.75 × 536,548.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,387.75x = 287,884,561,126.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,884,561,126.56/376,387.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,861.66
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