Finding the Third Proportional to 324,780 and 467,830.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,780 and 467,830.50 is: 673,888.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,780 : 467,830.50 = 467,830.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,780/467,830.50 = 467,830.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,780x = 467,830.50 × 467,830.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,780x = 218,865,376,730.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,865,376,730.25/324,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,888.10
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