Finding the Third Proportional to 366,122 and 566,848.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,122 and 566,848.50 is: 877,623.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,122 : 566,848.50 = 566,848.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,122/566,848.50 = 566,848.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,122x = 566,848.50 × 566,848.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,122x = 321,317,221,952.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,317,221,952.25/366,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,623.37
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