Finding the Third Proportional to 339,349.50 and 731,146.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,349.50 and 731,146.50 is: 1,575,293.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,349.50 : 731,146.50 = 731,146.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,349.50/731,146.50 = 731,146.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,349.50x = 731,146.50 × 731,146.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,349.50x = 534,575,204,462.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,575,204,462.25/339,349.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,575,293.92
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