Finding the Third Proportional to 320,964.75 and 496,716.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,964.75 and 496,716.75 is: 768,706.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,964.75 : 496,716.75 = 496,716.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,964.75/496,716.75 = 496,716.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,964.75x = 496,716.75 × 496,716.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,964.75x = 246,727,529,730.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,727,529,730.56/320,964.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,706.00
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