Finding the Third Proportional to 370,375.50 and 524,423.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,375.50 and 524,423.25 is: 742,543.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,375.50 : 524,423.25 = 524,423.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,375.50/524,423.25 = 524,423.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,375.50x = 524,423.25 × 524,423.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,375.50x = 275,019,745,140.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,019,745,140.56/370,375.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,543.03
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