Finding the Third Proportional to 370,202.63 and 559,860.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,202.63 and 559,860.75 is: 846,682.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,202.63 : 559,860.75 = 559,860.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,202.63/559,860.75 = 559,860.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,202.63x = 559,860.75 × 559,860.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,202.63x = 313,444,059,390.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,444,059,390.56/370,202.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,682.43
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