Finding the Third Proportional to 328,536.25 and 480,331.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,536.25 and 480,331.75 is: 702,262.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,536.25 : 480,331.75 = 480,331.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,536.25/480,331.75 = 480,331.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,536.25x = 480,331.75 × 480,331.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,536.25x = 230,718,590,058.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,718,590,058.06/328,536.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,262.20
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