Finding the Third Proportional to 355,045.50 and 571,126.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,045.50 and 571,126.50 is: 918,714.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,045.50 : 571,126.50 = 571,126.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,045.50/571,126.50 = 571,126.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,045.50x = 571,126.50 × 571,126.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,045.50x = 326,185,479,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,185,479,002.25/355,045.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918,714.58
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