Finding the Third Proportional to 378,859 and 810,251.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 378,859 and 810,251.50 is: 1,732,854.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,859 : 810,251.50 = 810,251.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,859/810,251.50 = 810,251.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,859x = 810,251.50 × 810,251.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,859x = 656,507,493,252.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 656,507,493,252.25/378,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,732,854.42
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