Finding the Third Proportional to 350,077.50 and 768,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,077.50 and 768,231 is: 1,685,852.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,077.50 : 768,231 = 768,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,077.50/768,231 = 768,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,077.50x = 768,231 × 768,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,077.50x = 590,178,869,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,178,869,361/350,077.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,685,852.05
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