Finding the Third Proportional to 373,575 and 564,250.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,575 and 564,250.50 is: 852,248.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,575 : 564,250.50 = 564,250.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,575/564,250.50 = 564,250.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,575x = 564,250.50 × 564,250.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,575x = 318,378,626,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,378,626,750.25/373,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,248.21
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