Finding the Third Proportional to 326,449.50 and 708,967.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,449.50 and 708,967.50 is: 1,539,701.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,449.50 : 708,967.50 = 708,967.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,449.50/708,967.50 = 708,967.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,449.50x = 708,967.50 × 708,967.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,449.50x = 502,634,916,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,634,916,056.25/326,449.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,539,701.90
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