Finding the Third Proportional to 351,013.50 and 501,601.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,013.50 and 501,601.50 is: 716,793.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,013.50 : 501,601.50 = 501,601.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,013.50/501,601.50 = 501,601.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,013.50x = 501,601.50 × 501,601.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,013.50x = 251,604,064,802.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,604,064,802.25/351,013.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,793.13
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