Finding the Third Proportional to 329,517 and 500,593.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,517 and 500,593.50 is: 760,488.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,517 : 500,593.50 = 500,593.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,517/500,593.50 = 500,593.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,517x = 500,593.50 × 500,593.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,517x = 250,593,852,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,593,852,242.25/329,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,488.39
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