Finding the Third Proportional to 331,246.50 and 714,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,246.50 and 714,981 is: 1,543,255.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,246.50 : 714,981 = 714,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,246.50/714,981 = 714,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,246.50x = 714,981 × 714,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,246.50x = 511,197,830,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,197,830,361/331,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,543,255.04
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