Finding the Third Proportional to 318,451.50 and 497,056.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,451.50 and 497,056.50 is: 775,832.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,451.50 : 497,056.50 = 497,056.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,451.50/497,056.50 = 497,056.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,451.50x = 497,056.50 × 497,056.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,451.50x = 247,065,164,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,065,164,192.25/318,451.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,832.94
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