Finding the Third Proportional to 355,932 and 741,388.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,932 and 741,388.50 is: 1,544,275.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,932 : 741,388.50 = 741,388.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,932/741,388.50 = 741,388.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,932x = 741,388.50 × 741,388.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,932x = 549,656,907,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,656,907,932.25/355,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,544,275.05
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