Finding the Third Proportional to 367,583.06 and 562,188.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,583.06 and 562,188.94 is: 859,823.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,583.06 : 562,188.94 = 562,188.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,583.06/562,188.94 = 562,188.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,583.06x = 562,188.94 × 562,188.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,583.06x = 316,056,401,447.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,056,401,447.38/367,583.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,823.08
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