Finding the Third Proportional to 314,437.50 and 498,237.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,437.50 and 498,237.75 is: 789,475.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,437.50 : 498,237.75 = 498,237.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,437.50/498,237.75 = 498,237.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,437.50x = 498,237.75 × 498,237.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,437.50x = 248,240,855,525.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,240,855,525.06/314,437.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,475.99
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