Finding the Third Proportional to 349,240.50 and 748,284.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,240.50 and 748,284.75 is: 1,603,279.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,240.50 : 748,284.75 = 748,284.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,240.50/748,284.75 = 748,284.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,240.50x = 748,284.75 × 748,284.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,240.50x = 559,930,067,082.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,930,067,082.56/349,240.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,603,279.31
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