Finding the Third Proportional to 327,018.75 and 477,585.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,018.75 and 477,585.75 is: 697,477.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,018.75 : 477,585.75 = 477,585.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,018.75/477,585.75 = 477,585.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,018.75x = 477,585.75 × 477,585.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,018.75x = 228,088,148,603.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,088,148,603.06/327,018.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,477.28
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