Finding the Third Proportional to 355,599 and 549,112.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,599 and 549,112.50 is: 847,934.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,599 : 549,112.50 = 549,112.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,599/549,112.50 = 549,112.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,599x = 549,112.50 × 549,112.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,599x = 301,524,537,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,524,537,656.25/355,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,934.16
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