Finding the Third Proportional to 336,324 and 731,696.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,324 and 731,696.50 is: 1,591,857.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,324 : 731,696.50 = 731,696.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,324/731,696.50 = 731,696.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,324x = 731,696.50 × 731,696.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,324x = 535,379,768,112.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,379,768,112.25/336,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,591,857.16
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