Finding the Third Proportional to 334,831.50 and 790,267.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,831.50 and 790,267.50 is: 1,865,185.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,831.50 : 790,267.50 = 790,267.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,831.50/790,267.50 = 790,267.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,831.50x = 790,267.50 × 790,267.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,831.50x = 624,522,721,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,522,721,556.25/334,831.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,865,185.09
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