Finding the Third Proportional to 373,611 and 583,747.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,611 and 583,747.50 is: 912,074.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,611 : 583,747.50 = 583,747.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,611/583,747.50 = 583,747.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,611x = 583,747.50 × 583,747.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,611x = 340,761,143,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,761,143,756.25/373,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,074.71
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