Finding the Third Proportional to 352,536.75 and 527,478.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,536.75 and 527,478.75 is: 789,233.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,536.75 : 527,478.75 = 527,478.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,536.75/527,478.75 = 527,478.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,536.75x = 527,478.75 × 527,478.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,536.75x = 278,233,831,701.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,233,831,701.56/352,536.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,233.55
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