Finding the Third Proportional to 347,688 and 733,357.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,688 and 733,357.50 is: 1,546,827.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,688 : 733,357.50 = 733,357.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,688/733,357.50 = 733,357.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,688x = 733,357.50 × 733,357.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,688x = 537,813,222,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 537,813,222,806.25/347,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,546,827.11
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