Finding the Third Proportional to 329,438.25 and 498,309.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,438.25 and 498,309.75 is: 753,745.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,438.25 : 498,309.75 = 498,309.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,438.25/498,309.75 = 498,309.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,438.25x = 498,309.75 × 498,309.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,438.25x = 248,312,606,945.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,312,606,945.06/329,438.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,745.53
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