Finding the Third Proportional to 368,671.50 and 660,615.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,671.50 and 660,615.75 is: 1,183,745.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,671.50 : 660,615.75 = 660,615.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,671.50/660,615.75 = 660,615.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,671.50x = 660,615.75 × 660,615.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,671.50x = 436,413,169,148.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,413,169,148.06/368,671.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,183,745.34
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