Finding the Third Proportional to 344,365.50 and 542,959.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,365.50 and 542,959.50 is: 856,081.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,365.50 : 542,959.50 = 542,959.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,365.50/542,959.50 = 542,959.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,365.50x = 542,959.50 × 542,959.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,365.50x = 294,805,018,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,805,018,640.25/344,365.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,081.75
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