Finding the Third Proportional to 364,500 and 513,067.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,500 and 513,067.50 is: 722,190.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,500 : 513,067.50 = 513,067.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,500/513,067.50 = 513,067.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,500x = 513,067.50 × 513,067.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,500x = 263,238,259,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,238,259,556.25/364,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,190.01
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