Finding the Third Proportional to 349,853.50 and 724,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,853.50 and 724,601 is: 1,500,761.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,853.50 : 724,601 = 724,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,853.50/724,601 = 724,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,853.50x = 724,601 × 724,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,853.50x = 525,046,609,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,046,609,201/349,853.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,500,761.34
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