Finding the Third Proportional to 345,606.75 and 708,432.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,606.75 and 708,432.75 is: 1,452,161.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,606.75 : 708,432.75 = 708,432.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,606.75/708,432.75 = 708,432.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,606.75x = 708,432.75 × 708,432.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,606.75x = 501,876,961,272.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,876,961,272.56/345,606.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,161.92
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