Finding the Third Proportional to 332,434.50 and 734,851.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,434.50 and 734,851.50 is: 1,624,400.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,434.50 : 734,851.50 = 734,851.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,434.50/734,851.50 = 734,851.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,434.50x = 734,851.50 × 734,851.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,434.50x = 540,006,727,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,006,727,052.25/332,434.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,624,400.38
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