Finding the Third Proportional to 366,891.75 and 506,961.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,891.75 and 506,961.75 is: 700,506.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,891.75 : 506,961.75 = 506,961.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,891.75/506,961.75 = 506,961.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,891.75x = 506,961.75 × 506,961.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,891.75x = 257,010,215,963.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,010,215,963.06/366,891.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,506.94
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