Finding the Third Proportional to 367,038 and 555,619.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,038 and 555,619.50 is: 841,092.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,038 : 555,619.50 = 555,619.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,038/555,619.50 = 555,619.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,038x = 555,619.50 × 555,619.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,038x = 308,713,028,780.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,713,028,780.25/367,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,092.83
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