Finding the Third Proportional to 364,864.50 and 545,838.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,864.50 and 545,838.75 is: 816,576.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,864.50 : 545,838.75 = 545,838.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,864.50/545,838.75 = 545,838.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,864.50x = 545,838.75 × 545,838.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,864.50x = 297,939,941,001.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,939,941,001.56/364,864.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,576.95
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