Finding the Third Proportional to 358,764.19 and 555,477.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,764.19 and 555,477.75 is: 860,051.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,764.19 : 555,477.75 = 555,477.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,764.19/555,477.75 = 555,477.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,764.19x = 555,477.75 × 555,477.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,764.19x = 308,555,530,745.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,555,530,745.06/358,764.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,051.09
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