Finding the Third Proportional to 350,905.50 and 557,853.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,905.50 and 557,853.75 is: 886,850.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,905.50 : 557,853.75 = 557,853.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,905.50/557,853.75 = 557,853.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,905.50x = 557,853.75 × 557,853.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,905.50x = 311,200,806,389.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,200,806,389.06/350,905.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,850.75
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