Finding the Third Proportional to 351,600.75 and 541,995.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,600.75 and 541,995.75 is: 835,491.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,600.75 : 541,995.75 = 541,995.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,600.75/541,995.75 = 541,995.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,600.75x = 541,995.75 × 541,995.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,600.75x = 293,759,393,018.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,759,393,018.06/351,600.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,491.37
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