Finding the Third Proportional to 370,548 and 565,285.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,548 and 565,285.50 is: 862,365.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,548 : 565,285.50 = 565,285.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,548/565,285.50 = 565,285.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,548x = 565,285.50 × 565,285.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,548x = 319,547,696,510.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,547,696,510.25/370,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,365.19
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