Finding the Third Proportional to 352,561.50 and 537,108.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,561.50 and 537,108.75 is: 818,256.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,561.50 : 537,108.75 = 537,108.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,561.50/537,108.75 = 537,108.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,561.50x = 537,108.75 × 537,108.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,561.50x = 288,485,809,326.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,485,809,326.56/352,561.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,256.70
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