Finding the Third Proportional to 339,012 and 730,525.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,012 and 730,525.50 is: 1,574,184.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,012 : 730,525.50 = 730,525.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,012/730,525.50 = 730,525.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,012x = 730,525.50 × 730,525.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,012x = 533,667,506,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,667,506,150.25/339,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,574,184.71
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