Finding the Third Proportional to 369,771 and 528,412.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,771 and 528,412.50 is: 755,115.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,771 : 528,412.50 = 528,412.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,771/528,412.50 = 528,412.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,771x = 528,412.50 × 528,412.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,771x = 279,219,770,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,219,770,156.25/369,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,115.38
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