Finding the Third Proportional to 367,173 and 549,058.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,173 and 549,058.50 is: 821,044.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,173 : 549,058.50 = 549,058.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,173/549,058.50 = 549,058.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,173x = 549,058.50 × 549,058.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,173x = 301,465,236,422.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,465,236,422.25/367,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821,044.13
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