Finding the Third Proportional to 376,476 and 734,038.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,476 and 734,038.50 is: 1,431,200.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,476 : 734,038.50 = 734,038.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,476/734,038.50 = 734,038.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,476x = 734,038.50 × 734,038.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,476x = 538,812,519,482.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,812,519,482.25/376,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,200.18
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