Finding the Third Proportional to 358,258.50 and 782,950.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,258.50 and 782,950.50 is: 1,711,087.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,258.50 : 782,950.50 = 782,950.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,258.50/782,950.50 = 782,950.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,258.50x = 782,950.50 × 782,950.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,258.50x = 613,011,485,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,011,485,450.25/358,258.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711,087.07
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