Finding the Third Proportional to 338,653.50 and 740,274.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,653.50 and 740,274.75 is: 1,618,192.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,653.50 : 740,274.75 = 740,274.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,653.50/740,274.75 = 740,274.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,653.50x = 740,274.75 × 740,274.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,653.50x = 548,006,705,487.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 548,006,705,487.56/338,653.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,618,192.95
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