Finding the Third Proportional to 366,312 and 629,617.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,312 and 629,617.50 is: 1,082,187.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,312 : 629,617.50 = 629,617.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,312/629,617.50 = 629,617.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,312x = 629,617.50 × 629,617.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,312x = 396,418,196,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,418,196,306.25/366,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,082,187.31
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