Finding the Third Proportional to 327,151.50 and 479,926.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,151.50 and 479,926.50 is: 704,045.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,151.50 : 479,926.50 = 479,926.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,151.50/479,926.50 = 479,926.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,151.50x = 479,926.50 × 479,926.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,151.50x = 230,329,445,402.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,329,445,402.25/327,151.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,045.21
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