Finding the Third Proportional to 350,518.50 and 762,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,518.50 and 762,543 is: 1,658,890.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,518.50 : 762,543 = 762,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,518.50/762,543 = 762,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,518.50x = 762,543 × 762,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,518.50x = 581,471,826,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,471,826,849/350,518.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,658,890.55
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