Finding the Third Proportional to 338,713.50 and 524,289.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,713.50 and 524,289.75 is: 811,540.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,713.50 : 524,289.75 = 524,289.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,713.50/524,289.75 = 524,289.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,713.50x = 524,289.75 × 524,289.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,713.50x = 274,879,741,955.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,879,741,955.06/338,713.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,540.56
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