Finding the Third Proportional to 354,758.50 and 535,825.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,758.50 and 535,825.50 is: 809,308.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,758.50 : 535,825.50 = 535,825.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,758.50/535,825.50 = 535,825.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,758.50x = 535,825.50 × 535,825.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,758.50x = 287,108,966,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,108,966,450.25/354,758.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,308.21
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