Finding the Third Proportional to 326,716.50 and 703,492.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,716.50 and 703,492.50 is: 1,514,774.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,716.50 : 703,492.50 = 703,492.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,716.50/703,492.50 = 703,492.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,716.50x = 703,492.50 × 703,492.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,716.50x = 494,901,697,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,901,697,556.25/326,716.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514,774.12
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