Finding the Third Proportional to 324,207 and 520,906.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,207 and 520,906.50 is: 836,945.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,207 : 520,906.50 = 520,906.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,207/520,906.50 = 520,906.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,207x = 520,906.50 × 520,906.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,207x = 271,343,581,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,343,581,742.25/324,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,945.48
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