Finding the Third Proportional to 349,171.50 and 557,884.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,171.50 and 557,884.50 is: 891,353.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,171.50 : 557,884.50 = 557,884.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,171.50/557,884.50 = 557,884.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,171.50x = 557,884.50 × 557,884.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,171.50x = 311,235,115,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,235,115,340.25/349,171.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,353.15
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