Finding the Third Proportional to 371,334.50 and 541,353.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,334.50 and 541,353.75 is: 789,218.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,334.50 : 541,353.75 = 541,353.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,334.50/541,353.75 = 541,353.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,334.50x = 541,353.75 × 541,353.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,334.50x = 293,063,882,639.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,063,882,639.06/371,334.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,218.03
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