Finding the Third Proportional to 361,794.09 and 531,858.66
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,794.09 and 531,858.66 is: 781,863.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,794.09 : 531,858.66 = 531,858.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,794.09/531,858.66 = 531,858.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,794.09x = 531,858.66 × 531,858.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,794.09x = 282,873,630,228.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,873,630,228.06/361,794.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,863.59
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