Finding the Third Proportional to 351,138.38 and 531,805.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,138.38 and 531,805.50 is: 805,429.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,138.38 : 531,805.50 = 531,805.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,138.38/531,805.50 = 531,805.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,138.38x = 531,805.50 × 531,805.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,138.38x = 282,817,089,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,817,089,830.25/351,138.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,429.17
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