Finding the Third Proportional to 351,732 and 544,408.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,732 and 544,408.50 is: 842,631.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,732 : 544,408.50 = 544,408.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,732/544,408.50 = 544,408.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,732x = 544,408.50 × 544,408.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,732x = 296,380,614,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,380,614,872.25/351,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,631.93
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