Finding the Third Proportional to 347,584.50 and 761,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,584.50 and 761,589 is: 1,668,710.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,584.50 : 761,589 = 761,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,584.50/761,589 = 761,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,584.50x = 761,589 × 761,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,584.50x = 580,017,804,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 580,017,804,921/347,584.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,710.21
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