Finding the Third Proportional to 360,631 and 530,740.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,631 and 530,740.50 is: 781,090.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,631 : 530,740.50 = 530,740.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,631/530,740.50 = 530,740.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,631x = 530,740.50 × 530,740.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,631x = 281,685,478,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,685,478,340.25/360,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,090.58
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