Finding the Third Proportional to 369,720 and 595,239.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,720 and 595,239.75 is: 958,320.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,720 : 595,239.75 = 595,239.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,720/595,239.75 = 595,239.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,720x = 595,239.75 × 595,239.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,720x = 354,310,359,980.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,310,359,980.06/369,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958,320.78
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