Finding the Third Proportional to 368,905.41 and 542,808.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,905.41 and 542,808.94 is: 798,691.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,905.41 : 542,808.94 = 542,808.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,905.41/542,808.94 = 542,808.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,905.41x = 542,808.94 × 542,808.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,905.41x = 294,641,542,629.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,641,542,629.88/368,905.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,691.31
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