Finding the Third Proportional to 326,548.50 and 504,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,548.50 and 504,375 is: 779,039.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,548.50 : 504,375 = 504,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,548.50/504,375 = 504,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,548.50x = 504,375 × 504,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,548.50x = 254,394,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,394,140,625/326,548.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,039.38
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