Finding the Third Proportional to 364,803.75 and 548,374.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,803.75 and 548,374.50 is: 824,318.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,803.75 : 548,374.50 = 548,374.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,803.75/548,374.50 = 548,374.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,803.75x = 548,374.50 × 548,374.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,803.75x = 300,714,592,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,714,592,250.25/364,803.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,318.81
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