Finding the Third Proportional to 344,695.50 and 514,977.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,695.50 and 514,977.75 is: 769,380.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,695.50 : 514,977.75 = 514,977.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,695.50/514,977.75 = 514,977.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,695.50x = 514,977.75 × 514,977.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,695.50x = 265,202,082,995.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,202,082,995.06/344,695.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,380.75
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