Finding the Third Proportional to 369,542.25 and 485,240.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,542.25 and 485,240.63 is: 637,162.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,542.25 : 485,240.63 = 485,240.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,542.25/485,240.63 = 485,240.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,542.25x = 485,240.63 × 485,240.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,542.25x = 235,458,464,150.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,458,464,150.39/369,542.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,162.50
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