Finding the Third Proportional to 382,176 and 795,721.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,176 and 795,721.50 is: 1,656,756.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,176 : 795,721.50 = 795,721.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,176/795,721.50 = 795,721.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,176x = 795,721.50 × 795,721.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,176x = 633,172,705,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,172,705,562.25/382,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,656,756.85
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