Finding the Third Proportional to 341,515.50 and 734,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,515.50 and 734,697 is: 1,580,542.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,515.50 : 734,697 = 734,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,515.50/734,697 = 734,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,515.50x = 734,697 × 734,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,515.50x = 539,779,681,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,779,681,809/341,515.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,580,542.26
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