Finding the Third Proportional to 339,404.63 and 503,236.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,404.63 and 503,236.13 is: 746,149.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,404.63 : 503,236.13 = 503,236.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,404.63/503,236.13 = 503,236.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,404.63x = 503,236.13 × 503,236.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,404.63x = 253,246,597,505.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,246,597,505.02/339,404.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,149.52
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