Finding the Third Proportional to 357,202.50 and 544,178.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,202.50 and 544,178.25 is: 829,025.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,202.50 : 544,178.25 = 544,178.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,202.50/544,178.25 = 544,178.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,202.50x = 544,178.25 × 544,178.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,202.50x = 296,129,967,773.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,129,967,773.06/357,202.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,025.46
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