Finding the Third Proportional to 343,324.50 and 747,652.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,324.50 and 747,652.50 is: 1,628,151.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,324.50 : 747,652.50 = 747,652.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,324.50/747,652.50 = 747,652.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,324.50x = 747,652.50 × 747,652.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,324.50x = 558,984,260,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,984,260,756.25/343,324.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,628,151.39
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