Finding the Third Proportional to 328,782.50 and 707,501.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,782.50 and 707,501.75 is: 1,522,461.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,782.50 : 707,501.75 = 707,501.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,782.50/707,501.75 = 707,501.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,782.50x = 707,501.75 × 707,501.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,782.50x = 500,558,726,253.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 500,558,726,253.06/328,782.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,522,461.59
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