Finding the Third Proportional to 327,229.50 and 480,070.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,229.50 and 480,070.50 is: 704,299.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,229.50 : 480,070.50 = 480,070.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,229.50/480,070.50 = 480,070.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,229.50x = 480,070.50 × 480,070.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,229.50x = 230,467,684,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,467,684,970.25/327,229.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,299.84
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