Finding the Third Proportional to 344,117.25 and 515,937.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,117.25 and 515,937.19 is: 773,547.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,117.25 : 515,937.19 = 515,937.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,117.25/515,937.19 = 515,937.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,117.25x = 515,937.19 × 515,937.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,117.25x = 266,191,181,445.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,191,181,445.41/344,117.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,547.92
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