Finding the Third Proportional to 351,995.63 and 418,425.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,995.63 and 418,425.75 is: 497,392.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,995.63 : 418,425.75 = 418,425.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,995.63/418,425.75 = 418,425.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,995.63x = 418,425.75 × 418,425.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,995.63x = 175,080,108,263.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,080,108,263.06/351,995.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,392.85
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