Finding the Third Proportional to 351,845.25 and 544,980.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,845.25 and 544,980.75 is: 844,132.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,845.25 : 544,980.75 = 544,980.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,845.25/544,980.75 = 544,980.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,845.25x = 544,980.75 × 544,980.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,845.25x = 297,004,017,870.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,004,017,870.56/351,845.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,132.52
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