Finding the Third Proportional to 346,946.63 and 505,652.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,946.63 and 505,652.63 is: 736,956.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,946.63 : 505,652.63 = 505,652.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,946.63/505,652.63 = 505,652.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,946.63x = 505,652.63 × 505,652.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,946.63x = 255,684,577,169.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,684,577,169.39/346,946.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,956.52
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