Finding the Third Proportional to 372,982.50 and 562,587.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,982.50 and 562,587.75 is: 848,578.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,982.50 : 562,587.75 = 562,587.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,982.50/562,587.75 = 562,587.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,982.50x = 562,587.75 × 562,587.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,982.50x = 316,504,976,450.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,504,976,450.06/372,982.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,578.62
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