Finding the Third Proportional to 369,058.50 and 551,661.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,058.50 and 551,661.75 is: 824,613.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,058.50 : 551,661.75 = 551,661.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,058.50/551,661.75 = 551,661.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,058.50x = 551,661.75 × 551,661.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,058.50x = 304,330,686,413.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,330,686,413.06/369,058.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,613.68
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