Finding the Third Proportional to 328,171.50 and 717,079.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,171.50 and 717,079.50 is: 1,566,872.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,171.50 : 717,079.50 = 717,079.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,171.50/717,079.50 = 717,079.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,171.50x = 717,079.50 × 717,079.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,171.50x = 514,203,009,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 514,203,009,320.25/328,171.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,566,872.84
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