Finding the Third Proportional to 342,859.50 and 738,202.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,859.50 and 738,202.50 is: 1,589,405.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,859.50 : 738,202.50 = 738,202.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,859.50/738,202.50 = 738,202.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,859.50x = 738,202.50 × 738,202.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,859.50x = 544,942,931,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,942,931,006.25/342,859.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,589,405.95
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