Finding the Third Proportional to 350,247 and 554,692.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,247 and 554,692.50 is: 878,476.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,247 : 554,692.50 = 554,692.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,247/554,692.50 = 554,692.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,247x = 554,692.50 × 554,692.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,247x = 307,683,769,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,683,769,556.25/350,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,476.53
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