Finding the Third Proportional to 360,625.50 and 571,042.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,625.50 and 571,042.50 is: 904,233.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,625.50 : 571,042.50 = 571,042.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,625.50/571,042.50 = 571,042.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,625.50x = 571,042.50 × 571,042.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,625.50x = 326,089,536,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,089,536,806.25/360,625.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,233.16
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