Finding the Third Proportional to 326,506.50 and 478,581.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,506.50 and 478,581.75 is: 701,488.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,506.50 : 478,581.75 = 478,581.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,506.50/478,581.75 = 478,581.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,506.50x = 478,581.75 × 478,581.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,506.50x = 229,040,491,433.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,040,491,433.06/326,506.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,488.31
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