Finding the Third Proportional to 340,879.50 and 738,175.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,879.50 and 738,175.50 is: 1,598,521.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,879.50 : 738,175.50 = 738,175.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,879.50/738,175.50 = 738,175.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,879.50x = 738,175.50 × 738,175.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,879.50x = 544,903,068,800.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,903,068,800.25/340,879.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,521.09
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