Finding the Third Proportional to 320,038 and 480,907.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,038 and 480,907.50 is: 722,639.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,038 : 480,907.50 = 480,907.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,038/480,907.50 = 480,907.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,038x = 480,907.50 × 480,907.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,038x = 231,272,023,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,272,023,556.25/320,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,639.26
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