Finding the Third Proportional to 331,533 and 499,236.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,533 and 499,236.75 is: 751,772.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,533 : 499,236.75 = 499,236.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,533/499,236.75 = 499,236.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,533x = 499,236.75 × 499,236.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,533x = 249,237,332,550.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,237,332,550.56/331,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,772.32
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