Finding the Third Proportional to 354,299.63 and 538,010.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,299.63 and 538,010.44 is: 816,978.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,299.63 : 538,010.44 = 538,010.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,299.63/538,010.44 = 538,010.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,299.63x = 538,010.44 × 538,010.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,299.63x = 289,455,230,858.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,455,230,858.94/354,299.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,978.65
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