Finding the Third Proportional to 349,332 and 711,508.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,332 and 711,508.50 is: 1,449,178.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,332 : 711,508.50 = 711,508.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,332/711,508.50 = 711,508.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,332x = 711,508.50 × 711,508.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,332x = 506,244,345,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,244,345,572.25/349,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,178.28
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