Finding the Third Proportional to 363,418 and 541,575.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,418 and 541,575.50 is: 807,070.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,418 : 541,575.50 = 541,575.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,418/541,575.50 = 541,575.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,418x = 541,575.50 × 541,575.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,418x = 293,304,022,200.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,304,022,200.25/363,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,070.71
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