Finding the Third Proportional to 346,486.50 and 759,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,486.50 and 759,177 is: 1,663,411.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,486.50 : 759,177 = 759,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,486.50/759,177 = 759,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,486.50x = 759,177 × 759,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,486.50x = 576,349,717,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,349,717,329/346,486.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,663,411.76
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