Finding the Third Proportional to 316,524 and 732,124.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,524 and 732,124.50 is: 1,693,414.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,524 : 732,124.50 = 732,124.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,524/732,124.50 = 732,124.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,524x = 732,124.50 × 732,124.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,524x = 536,006,283,500.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,006,283,500.25/316,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,693,414.35
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