Finding the Third Proportional to 351,487 and 532,159.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,487 and 532,159.75 is: 805,702.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,487 : 532,159.75 = 532,159.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,487/532,159.75 = 532,159.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,487x = 532,159.75 × 532,159.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,487x = 283,193,999,520.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,193,999,520.06/351,487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,702.63
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