Finding the Third Proportional to 335,964 and 730,975.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,964 and 730,975.50 is: 1,590,423.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,964 : 730,975.50 = 730,975.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,964/730,975.50 = 730,975.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,964x = 730,975.50 × 730,975.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,964x = 534,325,181,600.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,325,181,600.25/335,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,590,423.92
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