Finding the Third Proportional to 323,626.50 and 502,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,626.50 and 502,479 is: 780,174.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,626.50 : 502,479 = 502,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,626.50/502,479 = 502,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,626.50x = 502,479 × 502,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,626.50x = 252,485,145,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,485,145,441/323,626.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,174.51
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