Finding the Third Proportional to 312,058.50 and 736,405.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,058.50 and 736,405.50 is: 1,737,792.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,058.50 : 736,405.50 = 736,405.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,058.50/736,405.50 = 736,405.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,058.50x = 736,405.50 × 736,405.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,058.50x = 542,293,060,430.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,293,060,430.25/312,058.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,792.95
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