Finding the Third Proportional to 364,071 and 569,866.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,071 and 569,866.50 is: 891,990.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,071 : 569,866.50 = 569,866.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,071/569,866.50 = 569,866.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,071x = 569,866.50 × 569,866.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,071x = 324,747,827,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,747,827,822.25/364,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,990.38
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