Finding the Third Proportional to 327,610.50 and 493,726.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,610.50 and 493,726.50 is: 744,072.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,610.50 : 493,726.50 = 493,726.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,610.50/493,726.50 = 493,726.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,610.50x = 493,726.50 × 493,726.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,610.50x = 243,765,856,802.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,765,856,802.25/327,610.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,072.17
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