Finding the Third Proportional to 347,855.50 and 507,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,855.50 and 507,021 is: 739,014.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,855.50 : 507,021 = 507,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,855.50/507,021 = 507,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,855.50x = 507,021 × 507,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,855.50x = 257,070,294,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,070,294,441/347,855.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,014.60
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