Finding the Third Proportional to 369,403.50 and 561,553.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,403.50 and 561,553.50 is: 853,652.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,403.50 : 561,553.50 = 561,553.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,403.50/561,553.50 = 561,553.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,403.50x = 561,553.50 × 561,553.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,403.50x = 315,342,333,362.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,342,333,362.25/369,403.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,652.80
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