Finding the Third Proportional to 354,884.25 and 536,560.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,884.25 and 536,560.50 is: 811,242.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,884.25 : 536,560.50 = 536,560.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,884.25/536,560.50 = 536,560.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,884.25x = 536,560.50 × 536,560.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,884.25x = 287,897,170,160.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,897,170,160.25/354,884.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,242.45
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