Finding the Third Proportional to 376,005.50 and 567,197.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,005.50 and 567,197.50 is: 855,607.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,005.50 : 567,197.50 = 567,197.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,005.50/567,197.50 = 567,197.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,005.50x = 567,197.50 × 567,197.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,005.50x = 321,713,004,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,713,004,006.25/376,005.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,607.18
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