Finding the Third Proportional to 362,313 and 522,571.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,313 and 522,571.50 is: 753,715.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,313 : 522,571.50 = 522,571.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,313/522,571.50 = 522,571.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,313x = 522,571.50 × 522,571.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,313x = 273,080,972,612.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,080,972,612.25/362,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,715.63
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