Finding the Third Proportional to 350,441 and 536,173.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,441 and 536,173.50 is: 820,343.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,441 : 536,173.50 = 536,173.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,441/536,173.50 = 536,173.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,441x = 536,173.50 × 536,173.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,441x = 287,482,022,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,482,022,102.25/350,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,343.57
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