Finding the Third Proportional to 331,394.63 and 727,305.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,394.63 and 727,305.75 is: 1,596,204.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,394.63 : 727,305.75 = 727,305.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,394.63/727,305.75 = 727,305.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,394.63x = 727,305.75 × 727,305.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,394.63x = 528,973,653,983.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,973,653,983.06/331,394.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,596,204.69
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