Finding the Third Proportional to 369,039.75 and 551,637.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,039.75 and 551,637.75 is: 824,583.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,039.75 : 551,637.75 = 551,637.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,039.75/551,637.75 = 551,637.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,039.75x = 551,637.75 × 551,637.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,039.75x = 304,304,207,225.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,304,207,225.06/369,039.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,583.82
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