Finding the Third Proportional to 352,504.50 and 723,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,504.50 and 723,669 is: 1,485,645.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,504.50 : 723,669 = 723,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,504.50/723,669 = 723,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,504.50x = 723,669 × 723,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,504.50x = 523,696,821,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,696,821,561/352,504.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,485,645.78
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