Finding the Third Proportional to 327,472.88 and 499,957.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,472.88 and 499,957.31 is: 763,291.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,472.88 : 499,957.31 = 499,957.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,472.88/499,957.31 = 499,957.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,472.88x = 499,957.31 × 499,957.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,472.88x = 249,957,314,322.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,957,314,322.22/327,472.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,291.66
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