Finding the Third Proportional to 348,343.50 and 711,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,343.50 and 711,447 is: 1,453,039.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,343.50 : 711,447 = 711,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,343.50/711,447 = 711,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,343.50x = 711,447 × 711,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,343.50x = 506,156,833,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,156,833,809/348,343.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,039.41
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