Finding the Third Proportional to 373,855.50 and 565,233.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,855.50 and 565,233.19 is: 854,577.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,855.50 : 565,233.19 = 565,233.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,855.50/565,233.19 = 565,233.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,855.50x = 565,233.19 × 565,233.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,855.50x = 319,488,556,251.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,488,556,251.41/373,855.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,577.65
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