Finding the Third Proportional to 357,588.50 and 744,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,588.50 and 744,571 is: 1,550,346.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,588.50 : 744,571 = 744,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,588.50/744,571 = 744,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,588.50x = 744,571 × 744,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,588.50x = 554,385,974,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,385,974,041/357,588.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,346.21
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