Finding the Third Proportional to 349,815 and 741,667.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,815 and 741,667.50 is: 1,572,461.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,815 : 741,667.50 = 741,667.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,815/741,667.50 = 741,667.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,815x = 741,667.50 × 741,667.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,815x = 550,070,680,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,070,680,556.25/349,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,572,461.67
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