Finding the Third Proportional to 361,215 and 572,440.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,215 and 572,440.50 is: 907,183.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,215 : 572,440.50 = 572,440.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,215/572,440.50 = 572,440.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,215x = 572,440.50 × 572,440.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,215x = 327,688,126,040.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,688,126,040.25/361,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,183.05
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