Finding the Third Proportional to 343,687.50 and 753,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,687.50 and 753,471 is: 1,651,845.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,687.50 : 753,471 = 753,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,687.50/753,471 = 753,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,687.50x = 753,471 × 753,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,687.50x = 567,718,547,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,718,547,841/343,687.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,651,845.20
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