Finding the Third Proportional to 328,803.75 and 495,375.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,803.75 and 495,375.75 is: 746,333.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,803.75 : 495,375.75 = 495,375.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,803.75/495,375.75 = 495,375.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,803.75x = 495,375.75 × 495,375.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,803.75x = 245,397,133,688.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,397,133,688.06/328,803.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,333.14
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