Finding the Third Proportional to 336,640.50 and 737,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,640.50 and 737,655 is: 1,616,367.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,640.50 : 737,655 = 737,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,640.50/737,655 = 737,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,640.50x = 737,655 × 737,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,640.50x = 544,134,899,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,134,899,025/336,640.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,616,367.90
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