Finding the Third Proportional to 347,236.50 and 521,776.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,236.50 and 521,776.50 is: 784,049.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,236.50 : 521,776.50 = 521,776.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,236.50/521,776.50 = 521,776.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,236.50x = 521,776.50 × 521,776.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,236.50x = 272,250,715,952.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,250,715,952.25/347,236.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,049.82
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