Finding the Third Proportional to 345,327 and 535,924.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,327 and 535,924.50 is: 831,719.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,327 : 535,924.50 = 535,924.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,327/535,924.50 = 535,924.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,327x = 535,924.50 × 535,924.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,327x = 287,215,069,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,215,069,700.25/345,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,719.12
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