Finding the Third Proportional to 347,368.50 and 519,585.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,368.50 and 519,585.75 is: 777,184.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,368.50 : 519,585.75 = 519,585.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,368.50/519,585.75 = 519,585.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,368.50x = 519,585.75 × 519,585.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,368.50x = 269,969,351,603.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,969,351,603.06/347,368.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,184.32
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