Finding the Third Proportional to 355,687.50 and 542,563.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,687.50 and 542,563.50 is: 827,622.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,687.50 : 542,563.50 = 542,563.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,687.50/542,563.50 = 542,563.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,687.50x = 542,563.50 × 542,563.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,687.50x = 294,375,151,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,375,151,532.25/355,687.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,622.99
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