Finding the Third Proportional to 350,217 and 535,492.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,217 and 535,492.50 is: 818,784.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,217 : 535,492.50 = 535,492.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,217/535,492.50 = 535,492.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,217x = 535,492.50 × 535,492.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,217x = 286,752,217,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,752,217,556.25/350,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,784.40
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