Finding the Third Proportional to 337,527 and 474,709.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,527 and 474,709.50 is: 667,647.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,527 : 474,709.50 = 474,709.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,527/474,709.50 = 474,709.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,527x = 474,709.50 × 474,709.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,527x = 225,349,109,390.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,349,109,390.25/337,527 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,647.65
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