Finding the Third Proportional to 327,268.50 and 706,174.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,268.50 and 706,174.50 is: 1,523,771.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,268.50 : 706,174.50 = 706,174.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,268.50/706,174.50 = 706,174.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,268.50x = 706,174.50 × 706,174.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,268.50x = 498,682,424,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,682,424,450.25/327,268.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,771.53
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