Finding the Third Proportional to 345,829.50 and 732,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,829.50 and 732,699 is: 1,552,348.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,829.50 : 732,699 = 732,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,829.50/732,699 = 732,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,829.50x = 732,699 × 732,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,829.50x = 536,847,824,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,847,824,601/345,829.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,552,348.27
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