Finding the Third Proportional to 351,219 and 522,940.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,219 and 522,940.50 is: 778,621.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,219 : 522,940.50 = 522,940.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,219/522,940.50 = 522,940.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,219x = 522,940.50 × 522,940.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,219x = 273,466,766,540.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,466,766,540.25/351,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,621.79
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