Finding the Third Proportional to 366,261.75 and 547,539.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,261.75 and 547,539.75 is: 818,539.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,261.75 : 547,539.75 = 547,539.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,261.75/547,539.75 = 547,539.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,261.75x = 547,539.75 × 547,539.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,261.75x = 299,799,777,830.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,799,777,830.06/366,261.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,539.69
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