Finding the Third Proportional to 347,611.50 and 753,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,611.50 and 753,867 is: 1,634,915.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,611.50 : 753,867 = 753,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,611.50/753,867 = 753,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,611.50x = 753,867 × 753,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,611.50x = 568,315,453,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,315,453,689/347,611.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,634,915.57
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