Finding the Third Proportional to 355,291.50 and 546,114.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,291.50 and 546,114.75 is: 839,427.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,291.50 : 546,114.75 = 546,114.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,291.50/546,114.75 = 546,114.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,291.50x = 546,114.75 × 546,114.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,291.50x = 298,241,320,167.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,241,320,167.56/355,291.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,427.12
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