Finding the Third Proportional to 385,729.50 and 790,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 385,729.50 and 790,251 is: 1,619,001.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,729.50 : 790,251 = 790,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,729.50/790,251 = 790,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,729.50x = 790,251 × 790,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,729.50x = 624,496,643,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,496,643,001/385,729.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,619,001.51
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