Finding the Third Proportional to 366,930.50 and 516,717.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,930.50 and 516,717.50 is: 727,649.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,930.50 : 516,717.50 = 516,717.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,930.50/516,717.50 = 516,717.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,930.50x = 516,717.50 × 516,717.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,930.50x = 266,996,974,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,996,974,806.25/366,930.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,649.99
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