Finding the Third Proportional to 349,285.50 and 842,458.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,285.50 and 842,458.50 is: 2,031,966.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,285.50 : 842,458.50 = 842,458.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,285.50/842,458.50 = 842,458.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,285.50x = 842,458.50 × 842,458.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,285.50x = 709,736,324,222.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 709,736,324,222.25/349,285.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,031,966.18
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