Finding the Third Proportional to 360,061.50 and 525,289.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,061.50 and 525,289.50 is: 766,338.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,061.50 : 525,289.50 = 525,289.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,061.50/525,289.50 = 525,289.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,061.50x = 525,289.50 × 525,289.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,061.50x = 275,929,058,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,929,058,810.25/360,061.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,338.69
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