Finding the Third Proportional to 321,169.50 and 481,747.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,169.50 and 481,747.50 is: 722,611.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,169.50 : 481,747.50 = 481,747.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,169.50/481,747.50 = 481,747.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,169.50x = 481,747.50 × 481,747.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,169.50x = 232,080,653,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,080,653,756.25/321,169.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,611.13
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