Finding the Third Proportional to 323,716.50 and 706,450.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,716.50 and 706,450.50 is: 1,541,695.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,716.50 : 706,450.50 = 706,450.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,716.50/706,450.50 = 706,450.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,716.50x = 706,450.50 × 706,450.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,716.50x = 499,072,308,950.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,072,308,950.25/323,716.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,541,695.62
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