Finding the Third Proportional to 361,457.50 and 538,239.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,457.50 and 538,239.75 is: 801,482.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,457.50 : 538,239.75 = 538,239.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,457.50/538,239.75 = 538,239.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,457.50x = 538,239.75 × 538,239.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,457.50x = 289,702,028,480.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,702,028,480.06/361,457.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,482.96
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