Finding the Third Proportional to 366,895.50 and 506,965.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,895.50 and 506,965.50 is: 700,510.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,895.50 : 506,965.50 = 506,965.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,895.50/506,965.50 = 506,965.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,895.50x = 506,965.50 × 506,965.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,895.50x = 257,014,018,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,014,018,190.25/366,895.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,510.14
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