Finding the Third Proportional to 372,469.50 and 576,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,469.50 and 576,621 is: 892,668.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,469.50 : 576,621 = 576,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,469.50/576,621 = 576,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,469.50x = 576,621 × 576,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,469.50x = 332,491,777,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,491,777,641/372,469.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,668.47
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