Finding the Third Proportional to 323,433 and 504,832.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,433 and 504,832.50 is: 787,971.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,433 : 504,832.50 = 504,832.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,433/504,832.50 = 504,832.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,433x = 504,832.50 × 504,832.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,433x = 254,855,853,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,855,853,056.25/323,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,971.09
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