Finding the Third Proportional to 348,715.97 and 538,612.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,715.97 and 538,612.03 is: 831,917.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,715.97 : 538,612.03 = 538,612.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,715.97/538,612.03 = 538,612.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,715.97x = 538,612.03 × 538,612.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,715.97x = 290,102,920,207.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,102,920,207.25/348,715.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,917.51
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