Finding the Third Proportional to 341,760.75 and 549,091.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,760.75 and 549,091.50 is: 882,200.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,760.75 : 549,091.50 = 549,091.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,760.75/549,091.50 = 549,091.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,760.75x = 549,091.50 × 549,091.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,760.75x = 301,501,475,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,501,475,372.25/341,760.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,200.41
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