Finding the Third Proportional to 319,257 and 500,917.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,257 and 500,917.50 is: 785,944.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,257 : 500,917.50 = 500,917.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,257/500,917.50 = 500,917.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,257x = 500,917.50 × 500,917.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,257x = 250,918,341,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,918,341,806.25/319,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,944.68
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