Finding the Third Proportional to 356,554.50 and 791,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,554.50 and 791,841 is: 1,758,531.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,554.50 : 791,841 = 791,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,554.50/791,841 = 791,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,554.50x = 791,841 × 791,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,554.50x = 627,012,169,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,012,169,281/356,554.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,531.08
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