Finding the Third Proportional to 332,575.75 and 729,531.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,575.75 and 729,531.75 is: 1,600,286.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,575.75 : 729,531.75 = 729,531.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,575.75/729,531.75 = 729,531.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,575.75x = 729,531.75 × 729,531.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,575.75x = 532,216,574,258.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,216,574,258.06/332,575.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,600,286.77
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