Finding the Third Proportional to 258,450.75 and 377,652.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,450.75 and 377,652.38 is: 551,831.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,450.75 : 377,652.38 = 377,652.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,450.75/377,652.38 = 377,652.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,450.75x = 377,652.38 × 377,652.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,450.75x = 142,621,316,343.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,621,316,343.14/258,450.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,831.70
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