Finding the Third Proportional to 360,835.50 and 549,764.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,835.50 and 549,764.25 is: 837,613.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,835.50 : 549,764.25 = 549,764.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,835.50/549,764.25 = 549,764.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,835.50x = 549,764.25 × 549,764.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,835.50x = 302,240,730,578.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,240,730,578.06/360,835.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,613.62
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