Finding the Third Proportional to 356,854.50 and 525,423.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,854.50 and 525,423.75 is: 773,620.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,854.50 : 525,423.75 = 525,423.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,854.50/525,423.75 = 525,423.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,854.50x = 525,423.75 × 525,423.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,854.50x = 276,070,117,064.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,070,117,064.06/356,854.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,620.95
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