Finding the Third Proportional to 357,230 and 770,549.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,230 and 770,549.50 is: 1,662,084.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,230 : 770,549.50 = 770,549.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,230/770,549.50 = 770,549.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,230x = 770,549.50 × 770,549.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,230x = 593,746,531,950.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,746,531,950.25/357,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,662,084.74
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