Finding the Third Proportional to 361,864.75 and 532,269.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,864.75 and 532,269.50 is: 782,919.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,864.75 : 532,269.50 = 532,269.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,864.75/532,269.50 = 532,269.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,864.75x = 532,269.50 × 532,269.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,864.75x = 283,310,820,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,310,820,630.25/361,864.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,919.09
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