Finding the Third Proportional to 370,875 and 529,852.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,875 and 529,852.50 is: 756,976.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,875 : 529,852.50 = 529,852.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,875/529,852.50 = 529,852.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,875x = 529,852.50 × 529,852.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,875x = 280,743,671,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,743,671,756.25/370,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,976.53
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