Finding the Third Proportional to 357,229.50 and 763,587
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,229.50 and 763,587 is: 1,632,186.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,229.50 : 763,587 = 763,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,229.50/763,587 = 763,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,229.50x = 763,587 × 763,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,229.50x = 583,065,106,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,065,106,569/357,229.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,632,186.33
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