Finding the Third Proportional to 252,660.75 and 369,567.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,660.75 and 369,567.75 is: 540,568.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,660.75 : 369,567.75 = 369,567.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,660.75/369,567.75 = 369,567.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,660.75x = 369,567.75 × 369,567.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,660.75x = 136,580,321,840.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,580,321,840.06/252,660.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,568.02
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