Finding the Third Proportional to 376,828.50 and 511,705.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,828.50 and 511,705.50 is: 694,858.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,828.50 : 511,705.50 = 511,705.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,828.50/511,705.50 = 511,705.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,828.50x = 511,705.50 × 511,705.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,828.50x = 261,842,518,730.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,842,518,730.25/376,828.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,858.59
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