Finding the Third Proportional to 349,903.75 and 524,764.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,903.75 and 524,764.50 is: 787,010.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,903.75 : 524,764.50 = 524,764.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,903.75/524,764.50 = 524,764.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,903.75x = 524,764.50 × 524,764.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,903.75x = 275,377,780,460.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,377,780,460.25/349,903.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,010.09
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