Finding the Third Proportional to 333,810 and 742,252.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,810 and 742,252.50 is: 1,650,456.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,810 : 742,252.50 = 742,252.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,810/742,252.50 = 742,252.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,810x = 742,252.50 × 742,252.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,810x = 550,938,773,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,938,773,756.25/333,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,456.17
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