Finding the Third Proportional to 358,953.75 and 555,739.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,953.75 and 555,739.31 is: 860,406.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,953.75 : 555,739.31 = 555,739.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,953.75/555,739.31 = 555,739.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,953.75x = 555,739.31 × 555,739.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,953.75x = 308,846,183,457.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,846,183,457.97/358,953.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,406.62
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