Finding the Third Proportional to 364,657.50 and 552,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,657.50 and 552,024 is: 835,662.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,657.50 : 552,024 = 552,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,657.50/552,024 = 552,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,657.50x = 552,024 × 552,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,657.50x = 304,730,496,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,730,496,576/364,657.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,662.22
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