Finding the Third Proportional to 324,100.50 and 430,069.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,100.50 and 430,069.50 is: 570,686.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,100.50 : 430,069.50 = 430,069.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,100.50/430,069.50 = 430,069.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,100.50x = 430,069.50 × 430,069.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,100.50x = 184,959,774,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,959,774,830.25/324,100.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,686.48
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