Finding the Third Proportional to 321,930 and 498,019.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,930 and 498,019.50 is: 770,426.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,930 : 498,019.50 = 498,019.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,930/498,019.50 = 498,019.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,930x = 498,019.50 × 498,019.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,930x = 248,023,422,380.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,023,422,380.25/321,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,426.56
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