Finding the Third Proportional to 353,454.50 and 727,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,454.50 and 727,645 is: 1,497,978.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,454.50 : 727,645 = 727,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,454.50/727,645 = 727,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,454.50x = 727,645 × 727,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,454.50x = 529,467,246,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,467,246,025/353,454.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,497,978.51
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