Finding the Third Proportional to 365,127.75 and 561,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,127.75 and 561,573 is: 863,709.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,127.75 : 561,573 = 561,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,127.75/561,573 = 561,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,127.75x = 561,573 × 561,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,127.75x = 315,364,234,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,364,234,329/365,127.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863,709.30
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