Finding the Third Proportional to 324,987.38 and 724,657.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,987.38 and 724,657.50 is: 1,615,842.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,987.38 : 724,657.50 = 724,657.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,987.38/724,657.50 = 724,657.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,987.38x = 724,657.50 × 724,657.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,987.38x = 525,128,492,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,128,492,306.25/324,987.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,615,842.75
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