Finding the Third Proportional to 331,473.75 and 725,641.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,473.75 and 725,641.50 is: 1,588,528.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,473.75 : 725,641.50 = 725,641.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,473.75/725,641.50 = 725,641.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,473.75x = 725,641.50 × 725,641.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,473.75x = 526,555,586,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,555,586,522.25/331,473.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,588,528.76
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