Finding the Third Proportional to 327,606.75 and 493,718.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,606.75 and 493,718.63 is: 744,056.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,606.75 : 493,718.63 = 493,718.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,606.75/493,718.63 = 493,718.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,606.75x = 493,718.63 × 493,718.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,606.75x = 243,758,080,671.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,758,080,671.89/327,606.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,056.95
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