Finding the Third Proportional to 379,666 and 802,021.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,666 and 802,021.50 is: 1,694,221.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,666 : 802,021.50 = 802,021.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,666/802,021.50 = 802,021.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,666x = 802,021.50 × 802,021.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,666x = 643,238,486,462.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,238,486,462.25/379,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,694,221.99
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