Finding the Third Proportional to 371,029.50 and 559,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,029.50 and 559,989 is: 845,182.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,029.50 : 559,989 = 559,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,029.50/559,989 = 559,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,029.50x = 559,989 × 559,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,029.50x = 313,587,680,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,587,680,121/371,029.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,182.61
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