Finding the Third Proportional to 327,037.50 and 701,358.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,037.50 and 701,358.75 is: 1,504,121.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,037.50 : 701,358.75 = 701,358.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,037.50/701,358.75 = 701,358.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,037.50x = 701,358.75 × 701,358.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,037.50x = 491,904,096,201.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,904,096,201.56/327,037.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,504,121.38
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