Finding the Third Proportional to 349,320 and 541,051.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,320 and 541,051.50 is: 838,018.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,320 : 541,051.50 = 541,051.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,320/541,051.50 = 541,051.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,320x = 541,051.50 × 541,051.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,320x = 292,736,725,652.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,736,725,652.25/349,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,018.80
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