Finding the Third Proportional to 331,614 and 710,545.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,614 and 710,545.50 is: 1,522,477.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,614 : 710,545.50 = 710,545.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,614/710,545.50 = 710,545.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,614x = 710,545.50 × 710,545.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,614x = 504,874,907,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,874,907,570.25/331,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,477.66
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