Finding the Third Proportional to 367,761.75 and 562,344.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,761.75 and 562,344.75 is: 859,881.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,761.75 : 562,344.75 = 562,344.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,761.75/562,344.75 = 562,344.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,761.75x = 562,344.75 × 562,344.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,761.75x = 316,231,617,852.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,231,617,852.56/367,761.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,881.75
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