Finding the Third Proportional to 340,687.69 and 737,808.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,687.69 and 737,808.75 is: 1,597,832.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,687.69 : 737,808.75 = 737,808.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,687.69/737,808.75 = 737,808.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,687.69x = 737,808.75 × 737,808.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,687.69x = 544,361,751,576.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,361,751,576.56/340,687.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,597,832.18
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