Finding the Third Proportional to 336,697.50 and 720,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,697.50 and 720,687 is: 1,542,600.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,697.50 : 720,687 = 720,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,697.50/720,687 = 720,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,697.50x = 720,687 × 720,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,697.50x = 519,389,751,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,389,751,969/336,697.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,542,600.56
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