Finding the Third Proportional to 371,617.88 and 517,083.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,617.88 and 517,083.75 is: 719,490.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,617.88 : 517,083.75 = 517,083.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,617.88/517,083.75 = 517,083.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,617.88x = 517,083.75 × 517,083.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,617.88x = 267,375,604,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,375,604,514.06/371,617.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,490.70
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