Finding the Third Proportional to 370,292.63 and 496,389.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,292.63 and 496,389.94 is: 665,427.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,292.63 : 496,389.94 = 496,389.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,292.63/496,389.94 = 496,389.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,292.63x = 496,389.94 × 496,389.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,292.63x = 246,402,970,051.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,402,970,051.25/370,292.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,427.70
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