Finding the Third Proportional to 370,505 and 574,061.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,505 and 574,061.50 is: 889,452.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,505 : 574,061.50 = 574,061.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,505/574,061.50 = 574,061.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,505x = 574,061.50 × 574,061.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,505x = 329,546,605,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,546,605,782.25/370,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,452.52
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