Finding the Third Proportional to 320,077.50 and 495,573.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,077.50 and 495,573.75 is: 767,293.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,077.50 : 495,573.75 = 495,573.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,077.50/495,573.75 = 495,573.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,077.50x = 495,573.75 × 495,573.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,077.50x = 245,593,341,689.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,593,341,689.06/320,077.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,293.36
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