Finding the Third Proportional to 365,311 and 573,209.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,311 and 573,209.50 is: 899,423.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,311 : 573,209.50 = 573,209.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,311/573,209.50 = 573,209.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,311x = 573,209.50 × 573,209.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,311x = 328,569,130,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,569,130,890.25/365,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,423.04
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