Finding the Third Proportional to 328,324.50 and 471,750.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,324.50 and 471,750.75 is: 677,831.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,324.50 : 471,750.75 = 471,750.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,324.50/471,750.75 = 471,750.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,324.50x = 471,750.75 × 471,750.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,324.50x = 222,548,770,125.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,548,770,125.56/328,324.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,831.75
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