Finding the Third Proportional to 372,163.50 and 453,811.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,163.50 and 453,811.50 is: 553,372.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,163.50 : 453,811.50 = 453,811.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,163.50/453,811.50 = 453,811.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,163.50x = 453,811.50 × 453,811.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,163.50x = 205,944,877,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,944,877,532.25/372,163.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,372.05
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