Finding the Third Proportional to 366,873 and 555,442.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,873 and 555,442.50 is: 840,935.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,873 : 555,442.50 = 555,442.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,873/555,442.50 = 555,442.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,873x = 555,442.50 × 555,442.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,873x = 308,516,370,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,516,370,806.25/366,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,935.07
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