Finding the Third Proportional to 254,785.50 and 326,767.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,785.50 and 326,767.50 is: 419,085.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,785.50 : 326,767.50 = 326,767.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,785.50/326,767.50 = 326,767.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,785.50x = 326,767.50 × 326,767.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,785.50x = 106,776,999,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,776,999,056.25/254,785.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,085.85
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