Finding the Third Proportional to 368,707.50 and 504,600.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,707.50 and 504,600.75 is: 690,579.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,707.50 : 504,600.75 = 504,600.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,707.50/504,600.75 = 504,600.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,707.50x = 504,600.75 × 504,600.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,707.50x = 254,621,916,900.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,621,916,900.56/368,707.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,579.71
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