Finding the Third Proportional to 318,897 and 500,296.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,897 and 500,296.50 is: 784,882.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,897 : 500,296.50 = 500,296.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,897/500,296.50 = 500,296.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,897x = 500,296.50 × 500,296.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,897x = 250,296,587,912.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,296,587,912.25/318,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,882.23
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