Finding the Third Proportional to 329,158.88 and 491,585.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,158.88 and 491,585.06 is: 734,161.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,158.88 : 491,585.06 = 491,585.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,158.88/491,585.06 = 491,585.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,158.88x = 491,585.06 × 491,585.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,158.88x = 241,655,873,673.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,655,873,673.13/329,158.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,161.80
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