Finding the Third Proportional to 379,340.50 and 812,802.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,340.50 and 812,802.50 is: 1,741,569.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,340.50 : 812,802.50 = 812,802.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,340.50/812,802.50 = 812,802.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,340.50x = 812,802.50 × 812,802.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,340.50x = 660,647,904,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 660,647,904,006.25/379,340.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,741,569.66
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