Finding the Third Proportional to 351,386.50 and 770,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,386.50 and 770,489 is: 1,689,459.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,386.50 : 770,489 = 770,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,386.50/770,489 = 770,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,386.50x = 770,489 × 770,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,386.50x = 593,653,299,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,653,299,121/351,386.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,689,459.61
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