Finding the Third Proportional to 362,317.50 and 522,578.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,317.50 and 522,578.25 is: 753,725.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,317.50 : 522,578.25 = 522,578.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,317.50/522,578.25 = 522,578.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,317.50x = 522,578.25 × 522,578.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,317.50x = 273,088,027,373.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,088,027,373.06/362,317.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,725.74
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