Finding the Third Proportional to 338,737.50 and 735,973.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,737.50 and 735,973.88 is: 1,599,048.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,737.50 : 735,973.88 = 735,973.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,737.50/735,973.88 = 735,973.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,737.50x = 735,973.88 × 735,973.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,737.50x = 541,657,544,682.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 541,657,544,682.52/338,737.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,048.07
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