Finding the Third Proportional to 328,897.13 and 742,866.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,897.13 and 742,866.19 is: 1,677,880.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,897.13 : 742,866.19 = 742,866.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,897.13/742,866.19 = 742,866.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,897.13x = 742,866.19 × 742,866.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,897.13x = 551,850,172,530.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,850,172,530.79/328,897.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677,880.80
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