Finding the Third Proportional to 349,359 and 526,936.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,359 and 526,936.50 is: 794,775.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,359 : 526,936.50 = 526,936.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,359/526,936.50 = 526,936.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,359x = 526,936.50 × 526,936.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,359x = 277,662,075,032.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,662,075,032.25/349,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,775.79
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