Finding the Third Proportional to 374,346 and 561,337.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,346 and 561,337.50 is: 841,734.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,346 : 561,337.50 = 561,337.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,346/561,337.50 = 561,337.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,346x = 561,337.50 × 561,337.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,346x = 315,099,788,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,099,788,906.25/374,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,734.09
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