Finding the Third Proportional to 343,374.75 and 505,134.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,374.75 and 505,134.75 is: 743,098.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,374.75 : 505,134.75 = 505,134.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,374.75/505,134.75 = 505,134.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,374.75x = 505,134.75 × 505,134.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,374.75x = 255,161,115,657.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,161,115,657.56/343,374.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,098.07
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