Finding the Third Proportional to 335,340 and 720,616.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,340 and 720,616.50 is: 1,548,542.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,340 : 720,616.50 = 720,616.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,340/720,616.50 = 720,616.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,340x = 720,616.50 × 720,616.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,340x = 519,288,140,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,288,140,072.25/335,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,548,542.20
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