Finding the Third Proportional to 332,587.50 and 729,556.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,587.50 and 729,556.50 is: 1,600,338.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,587.50 : 729,556.50 = 729,556.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,587.50/729,556.50 = 729,556.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,587.50x = 729,556.50 × 729,556.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,587.50x = 532,252,686,692.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,252,686,692.25/332,587.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,600,338.82
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