Finding the Third Proportional to 347,862.75 and 496,116.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,862.75 and 496,116.75 is: 707,554.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,862.75 : 496,116.75 = 496,116.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,862.75/496,116.75 = 496,116.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,862.75x = 496,116.75 × 496,116.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,862.75x = 246,131,829,630.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,131,829,630.56/347,862.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,554.43
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