Finding the Third Proportional to 360,784.13 and 485,952.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,784.13 and 485,952.75 is: 654,546.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,784.13 : 485,952.75 = 485,952.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,784.13/485,952.75 = 485,952.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,784.13x = 485,952.75 × 485,952.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,784.13x = 236,150,075,232.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,150,075,232.56/360,784.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,546.75
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