Finding the Third Proportional to 337,840.50 and 734,485.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,840.50 and 734,485.50 is: 1,596,815.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,840.50 : 734,485.50 = 734,485.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,840.50/734,485.50 = 734,485.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,840.50x = 734,485.50 × 734,485.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,840.50x = 539,468,949,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,468,949,710.25/337,840.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,596,815.51
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