Finding the Third Proportional to 341,677.50 and 747,708.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,677.50 and 747,708.75 is: 1,636,245.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,677.50 : 747,708.75 = 747,708.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,677.50/747,708.75 = 747,708.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,677.50x = 747,708.75 × 747,708.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,677.50x = 559,068,374,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,068,374,826.56/341,677.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,636,245.80
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