Finding the Third Proportional to 354,297.50 and 538,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,297.50 and 538,007 is: 816,973.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,297.50 : 538,007 = 538,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,297.50/538,007 = 538,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,297.50x = 538,007 × 538,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,297.50x = 289,451,532,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,451,532,049/354,297.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,973.11
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