Finding the Third Proportional to 349,579.50 and 539,823.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,579.50 and 539,823.75 is: 833,600.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,579.50 : 539,823.75 = 539,823.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,579.50/539,823.75 = 539,823.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,579.50x = 539,823.75 × 539,823.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,579.50x = 291,409,681,064.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,409,681,064.06/349,579.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,600.60
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