Finding the Third Proportional to 372,537 and 590,152.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,537 and 590,152.50 is: 934,886.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,537 : 590,152.50 = 590,152.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,537/590,152.50 = 590,152.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,537x = 590,152.50 × 590,152.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,537x = 348,279,973,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,279,973,256.25/372,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,886.93
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