Finding the Third Proportional to 350,254 and 554,703.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,254 and 554,703.50 is: 878,493.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,254 : 554,703.50 = 554,703.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,254/554,703.50 = 554,703.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,254x = 554,703.50 × 554,703.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,254x = 307,695,972,912.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,695,972,912.25/350,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,493.82
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