Finding the Third Proportional to 349,042.50 and 533,715.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,042.50 and 533,715.75 is: 816,096.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,042.50 : 533,715.75 = 533,715.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,042.50/533,715.75 = 533,715.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,042.50x = 533,715.75 × 533,715.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,042.50x = 284,852,501,798.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,852,501,798.06/349,042.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,096.90
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