Finding the Third Proportional to 328,600.50 and 699,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,600.50 and 699,573 is: 1,489,353.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,600.50 : 699,573 = 699,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,600.50/699,573 = 699,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,600.50x = 699,573 × 699,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,600.50x = 489,402,382,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,402,382,329/328,600.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,489,353.74
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