Finding the Third Proportional to 343,750.50 and 740,159.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,750.50 and 740,159.50 is: 1,593,702.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,750.50 : 740,159.50 = 740,159.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,750.50/740,159.50 = 740,159.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,750.50x = 740,159.50 × 740,159.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,750.50x = 547,836,085,440.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,836,085,440.25/343,750.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,593,702.66
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