Finding the Third Proportional to 346,681.50 and 532,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,681.50 and 532,638 is: 818,339.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,681.50 : 532,638 = 532,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,681.50/532,638 = 532,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,681.50x = 532,638 × 532,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,681.50x = 283,703,239,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,703,239,044/346,681.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,339.71
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