Finding the Third Proportional to 342,316.13 and 730,427.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,316.13 and 730,427.63 is: 1,558,572.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,316.13 : 730,427.63 = 730,427.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,316.13/730,427.63 = 730,427.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,316.13x = 730,427.63 × 730,427.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,316.13x = 533,524,515,363.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,524,515,363.14/342,316.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,558,572.55
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