Finding the Third Proportional to 372,615.75 and 498,847.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,615.75 and 498,847.50 is: 667,843.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,615.75 : 498,847.50 = 498,847.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,615.75/498,847.50 = 498,847.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,615.75x = 498,847.50 × 498,847.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,615.75x = 248,848,828,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,848,828,256.25/372,615.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,843.02
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