Finding the Third Proportional to 329,961 and 514,660.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 329,961 and 514,660.50 is: 802,747.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,961 : 514,660.50 = 514,660.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,961/514,660.50 = 514,660.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,961x = 514,660.50 × 514,660.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,961x = 264,875,430,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,875,430,260.25/329,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,747.69
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