Finding the Third Proportional to 355,554 and 752,935.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,554 and 752,935.50 is: 1,594,446.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,554 : 752,935.50 = 752,935.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,554/752,935.50 = 752,935.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,554x = 752,935.50 × 752,935.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,554x = 566,911,867,160.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,911,867,160.25/355,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,594,446.60
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