Finding the Third Proportional to 379,027.50 and 824,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,027.50 and 824,871 is: 1,795,152.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,027.50 : 824,871 = 824,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,027.50/824,871 = 824,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,027.50x = 824,871 × 824,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,027.50x = 680,412,166,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 680,412,166,641/379,027.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,795,152.51
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