Finding the Third Proportional to 351,483 and 532,153.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,483 and 532,153.75 is: 805,693.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,483 : 532,153.75 = 532,153.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,483/532,153.75 = 532,153.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,483x = 532,153.75 × 532,153.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,483x = 283,187,613,639.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,187,613,639.06/351,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,693.63
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