Finding the Third Proportional to 337,246 and 698,263.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,246 and 698,263.50 is: 1,445,745.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,246 : 698,263.50 = 698,263.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,246/698,263.50 = 698,263.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,246x = 698,263.50 × 698,263.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,246x = 487,571,915,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,571,915,432.25/337,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,445,745.58
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