Finding the Third Proportional to 370,716.75 and 560,175.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,716.75 and 560,175.75 is: 846,459.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,716.75 : 560,175.75 = 560,175.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,716.75/560,175.75 = 560,175.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,716.75x = 560,175.75 × 560,175.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,716.75x = 313,796,870,888.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,796,870,888.06/370,716.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,459.92
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