Finding the Third Proportional to 351,882 and 753,589.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,882 and 753,589.50 is: 1,613,885.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,882 : 753,589.50 = 753,589.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,882/753,589.50 = 753,589.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,882x = 753,589.50 × 753,589.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,882x = 567,897,134,510.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,897,134,510.25/351,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,613,885.15
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