Finding the Third Proportional to 337,277.25 and 718,251.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,277.25 and 718,251.75 is: 1,529,559.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,277.25 : 718,251.75 = 718,251.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,277.25/718,251.75 = 718,251.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,277.25x = 718,251.75 × 718,251.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,277.25x = 515,885,576,378.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,885,576,378.06/337,277.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,559.37
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