Finding the Third Proportional to 350,454 and 549,040.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,454 and 549,040.50 is: 860,157.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,454 : 549,040.50 = 549,040.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,454/549,040.50 = 549,040.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,454x = 549,040.50 × 549,040.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,454x = 301,445,470,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,445,470,640.25/350,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,157.03
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