Finding the Third Proportional to 357,787.13 and 524,652.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,787.13 and 524,652.19 is: 769,339.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,787.13 : 524,652.19 = 524,652.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,787.13/524,652.19 = 524,652.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,787.13x = 524,652.19 × 524,652.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,787.13x = 275,259,917,848.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,259,917,848.54/357,787.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,339.92
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