Finding the Third Proportional to 351,492.50 and 532,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,492.50 and 532,169 is: 805,718.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,492.50 : 532,169 = 532,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,492.50/532,169 = 532,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,492.50x = 532,169 × 532,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,492.50x = 283,203,844,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,203,844,561/351,492.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,718.03
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