Finding the Third Proportional to 343,138.50 and 495,022.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,138.50 and 495,022.50 is: 714,135.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,138.50 : 495,022.50 = 495,022.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,138.50/495,022.50 = 495,022.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,138.50x = 495,022.50 × 495,022.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,138.50x = 245,047,275,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,047,275,506.25/343,138.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,135.18
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