Finding the Third Proportional to 351,625.50 and 542,029.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,625.50 and 542,029.50 is: 835,536.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,625.50 : 542,029.50 = 542,029.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,625.50/542,029.50 = 542,029.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,625.50x = 542,029.50 × 542,029.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,625.50x = 293,795,978,870.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,795,978,870.25/351,625.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,536.61
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