Finding the Third Proportional to 371,306.53 and 557,779.92
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,306.53 and 557,779.92 is: 837,901.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,306.53 : 557,779.92 = 557,779.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,306.53/557,779.92 = 557,779.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,306.53x = 557,779.92 × 557,779.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,306.53x = 311,118,441,246.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,118,441,246.88/371,306.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,901.88
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