Finding the Third Proportional to 331,352.50 and 721,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,352.50 and 721,361 is: 1,570,417.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,352.50 : 721,361 = 721,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,352.50/721,361 = 721,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,352.50x = 721,361 × 721,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,352.50x = 520,361,692,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,361,692,321/331,352.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,570,417.28
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