Finding the Third Proportional to 363,550.50 and 744,729.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,550.50 and 744,729.75 is: 1,525,571.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,550.50 : 744,729.75 = 744,729.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,550.50/744,729.75 = 744,729.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,550.50x = 744,729.75 × 744,729.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,550.50x = 554,622,400,535.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,622,400,535.06/363,550.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,525,571.83
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