Finding the Third Proportional to 348,426 and 738,718.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,426 and 738,718.50 is: 1,566,200.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,426 : 738,718.50 = 738,718.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,426/738,718.50 = 738,718.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,426x = 738,718.50 × 738,718.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,426x = 545,705,022,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,705,022,242.25/348,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,566,200.63
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