Finding the Third Proportional to 345,220.50 and 738,415.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,220.50 and 738,415.50 is: 1,579,446.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,220.50 : 738,415.50 = 738,415.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,220.50/738,415.50 = 738,415.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,220.50x = 738,415.50 × 738,415.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,220.50x = 545,257,450,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,257,450,640.25/345,220.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579,446.91
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