Finding the Third Proportional to 361,057.50 and 504,755.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,057.50 and 504,755.25 is: 705,643.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,057.50 : 504,755.25 = 504,755.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,057.50/504,755.25 = 504,755.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,057.50x = 504,755.25 × 504,755.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,057.50x = 254,777,862,402.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,777,862,402.56/361,057.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,643.46
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