Finding the Third Proportional to 352,682 and 537,281.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,682 and 537,281.50 is: 818,503.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,682 : 537,281.50 = 537,281.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,682/537,281.50 = 537,281.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,682x = 537,281.50 × 537,281.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,682x = 288,671,410,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,671,410,242.25/352,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,503.38
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