Finding the Third Proportional to 374,992.50 and 580,795.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,992.50 and 580,795.50 is: 899,547.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,992.50 : 580,795.50 = 580,795.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,992.50/580,795.50 = 580,795.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,992.50x = 580,795.50 × 580,795.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,992.50x = 337,323,412,820.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,323,412,820.25/374,992.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,547.09
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