Finding the Third Proportional to 368,821.13 and 556,620.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,821.13 and 556,620.19 is: 840,044.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,821.13 : 556,620.19 = 556,620.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,821.13/556,620.19 = 556,620.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,821.13x = 556,620.19 × 556,620.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,821.13x = 309,826,033,132.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,826,033,132.54/368,821.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,044.16
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