Finding the Third Proportional to 326,751.75 and 499,739.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 326,751.75 and 499,739.63 is: 764,310.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,751.75 : 499,739.63 = 499,739.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,751.75/499,739.63 = 499,739.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,751.75x = 499,739.63 × 499,739.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,751.75x = 249,739,692,795.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,739,692,795.14/326,751.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,310.19
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