Finding the Third Proportional to 370,876.50 and 556,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,876.50 and 556,065 is: 833,723.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,876.50 : 556,065 = 556,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,876.50/556,065 = 556,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,876.50x = 556,065 × 556,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,876.50x = 309,208,284,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,208,284,225/370,876.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,723.04
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