Finding the Third Proportional to 360,175.50 and 521,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,175.50 and 521,667 is: 755,566.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,175.50 : 521,667 = 521,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,175.50/521,667 = 521,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,175.50x = 521,667 × 521,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,175.50x = 272,136,458,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,136,458,889/360,175.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,566.27
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