Finding the Third Proportional to 367,332 and 556,543.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,332 and 556,543.50 is: 843,217.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,332 : 556,543.50 = 556,543.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,332/556,543.50 = 556,543.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,332x = 556,543.50 × 556,543.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,332x = 309,740,667,392.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,740,667,392.25/367,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,217.22
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