Finding the Third Proportional to 343,885.50 and 754,201.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,885.50 and 754,201.50 is: 1,654,096.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,885.50 : 754,201.50 = 754,201.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,885.50/754,201.50 = 754,201.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,885.50x = 754,201.50 × 754,201.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,885.50x = 568,819,902,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,819,902,602.25/343,885.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,654,096.79
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