Finding the Third Proportional to 343,313.50 and 502,679.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,313.50 and 502,679.75 is: 736,023.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,313.50 : 502,679.75 = 502,679.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,313.50/502,679.75 = 502,679.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,313.50x = 502,679.75 × 502,679.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,313.50x = 252,686,931,060.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,686,931,060.06/343,313.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,023.87
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