Finding the Third Proportional to 378,077.63 and 624,388.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,077.63 and 624,388.50 is: 1,031,166.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,077.63 : 624,388.50 = 624,388.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,077.63/624,388.50 = 624,388.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,077.63x = 624,388.50 × 624,388.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,077.63x = 389,860,998,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,860,998,932.25/378,077.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,031,166.55
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