Finding the Third Proportional to 350,208 and 535,477.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,208 and 535,477.50 is: 818,759.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,208 : 535,477.50 = 535,477.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,208/535,477.50 = 535,477.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,208x = 535,477.50 × 535,477.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,208x = 286,736,153,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,736,153,006.25/350,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,759.57
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