Finding the Third Proportional to 327,006 and 700,609.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,006 and 700,609.50 is: 1,501,054.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,006 : 700,609.50 = 700,609.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,006/700,609.50 = 700,609.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,006x = 700,609.50 × 700,609.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,006x = 490,853,671,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,853,671,490.25/327,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,501,054.02
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