Finding the Third Proportional to 343,590 and 696,412.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,590 and 696,412.50 is: 1,411,538.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,590 : 696,412.50 = 696,412.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,590/696,412.50 = 696,412.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,590x = 696,412.50 × 696,412.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,590x = 484,990,370,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,990,370,156.25/343,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,538.08
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