Finding the Third Proportional to 355,036.50 and 775,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,036.50 and 775,845 is: 1,695,418.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,036.50 : 775,845 = 775,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,036.50/775,845 = 775,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,036.50x = 775,845 × 775,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,036.50x = 601,935,464,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,935,464,025/355,036.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,695,418.54
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