Finding the Third Proportional to 350,956.50 and 387,862.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,956.50 and 387,862.50 is: 428,649.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,956.50 : 387,862.50 = 387,862.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,956.50/387,862.50 = 387,862.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,956.50x = 387,862.50 × 387,862.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,956.50x = 150,437,318,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,437,318,906.25/350,956.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,649.47
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