Finding the Third Proportional to 365,811.50 and 562,983.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,811.50 and 562,983.75 is: 866,431.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,811.50 : 562,983.75 = 562,983.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,811.50/562,983.75 = 562,983.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,811.50x = 562,983.75 × 562,983.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,811.50x = 316,950,702,764.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,950,702,764.06/365,811.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,431.76
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