Finding the Third Proportional to 350,959.50 and 565,197.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,959.50 and 565,197.75 is: 910,214.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,959.50 : 565,197.75 = 565,197.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,959.50/565,197.75 = 565,197.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,959.50x = 565,197.75 × 565,197.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,959.50x = 319,448,496,605.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,448,496,605.06/350,959.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 910,214.70
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