Finding the Third Proportional to 328,378.50 and 709,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,378.50 and 709,149 is: 1,531,441.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,378.50 : 709,149 = 709,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,378.50/709,149 = 709,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,378.50x = 709,149 × 709,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,378.50x = 502,892,304,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,892,304,201/328,378.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,531,441.02
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