Finding the Third Proportional to 353,949.75 and 530,961.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,949.75 and 530,961.75 is: 796,498.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,949.75 : 530,961.75 = 530,961.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,949.75/530,961.75 = 530,961.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,949.75x = 530,961.75 × 530,961.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,949.75x = 281,920,379,963.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,920,379,963.06/353,949.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,498.32
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