Finding the Third Proportional to 350,907.75 and 557,857.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,907.75 and 557,857.13 is: 886,855.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,907.75 : 557,857.13 = 557,857.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,907.75/557,857.13 = 557,857.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,907.75x = 557,857.13 × 557,857.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,907.75x = 311,204,571,913.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,204,571,913.27/350,907.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,855.80
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