Finding the Third Proportional to 337,634.58 and 515,027.11
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,634.58 and 515,027.11 is: 785,621.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,634.58 : 515,027.11 = 515,027.11 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,634.58/515,027.11 = 515,027.11/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,634.58x = 515,027.11 × 515,027.11 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,634.58x = 265,252,923,391.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,252,923,391.17/337,634.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,621.32
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