Finding the Third Proportional to 377,010 and 807,988.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,010 and 807,988.50 is: 1,731,639.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,010 : 807,988.50 = 807,988.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,010/807,988.50 = 807,988.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,010x = 807,988.50 × 807,988.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,010x = 652,845,416,132.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,845,416,132.25/377,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,731,639.52
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