Finding the Third Proportional to 366,331.50 and 465,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,331.50 and 465,660 is: 591,920.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,331.50 : 465,660 = 465,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,331.50/465,660 = 465,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,331.50x = 465,660 × 465,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,331.50x = 216,839,235,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,839,235,600/366,331.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,920.80
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