Finding the Third Proportional to 352,617.75 and 531,492.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,617.75 and 531,492.75 is: 801,106.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,617.75 : 531,492.75 = 531,492.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,617.75/531,492.75 = 531,492.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,617.75x = 531,492.75 × 531,492.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,617.75x = 282,484,543,302.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,484,543,302.56/352,617.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,106.99
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