Finding the Third Proportional to 356,020 and 534,100.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,020 and 534,100.50 is: 801,256.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,020 : 534,100.50 = 534,100.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,020/534,100.50 = 534,100.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,020x = 534,100.50 × 534,100.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,020x = 285,263,344,100.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,263,344,100.25/356,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,256.51
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