Finding the Third Proportional to 320,873.25 and 493,248.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,873.25 and 493,248.75 is: 758,225.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,873.25 : 493,248.75 = 493,248.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,873.25/493,248.75 = 493,248.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,873.25x = 493,248.75 × 493,248.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,873.25x = 243,294,329,376.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,294,329,376.56/320,873.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,225.65
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