Finding the Third Proportional to 341,107.50 and 738,979.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,107.50 and 738,979.50 is: 1,600,934.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,107.50 : 738,979.50 = 738,979.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,107.50/738,979.50 = 738,979.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,107.50x = 738,979.50 × 738,979.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,107.50x = 546,090,701,420.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,090,701,420.25/341,107.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,600,934.31
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