Finding the Third Proportional to 350,043 and 528,271.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,043 and 528,271.50 is: 797,247.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,043 : 528,271.50 = 528,271.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,043/528,271.50 = 528,271.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,043x = 528,271.50 × 528,271.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,043x = 279,070,777,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,070,777,712.25/350,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,247.13
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