Finding the Third Proportional to 378,337.50 and 791,725.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,337.50 and 791,725.50 is: 1,656,799.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,337.50 : 791,725.50 = 791,725.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,337.50/791,725.50 = 791,725.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,337.50x = 791,725.50 × 791,725.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,337.50x = 626,829,267,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626,829,267,350.25/378,337.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,656,799.20
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