Finding the Third Proportional to 347,676.75 and 538,053.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,676.75 and 538,053.75 is: 832,675.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,676.75 : 538,053.75 = 538,053.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,676.75/538,053.75 = 538,053.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,676.75x = 538,053.75 × 538,053.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,676.75x = 289,501,837,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,501,837,889.06/347,676.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,675.29
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