Finding the Third Proportional to 360,895.50 and 730,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,895.50 and 730,539 is: 1,478,786.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,895.50 : 730,539 = 730,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,895.50/730,539 = 730,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,895.50x = 730,539 × 730,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,895.50x = 533,687,230,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,687,230,521/360,895.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,786.05
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