Finding the Third Proportional to 332,028 and 510,124.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,028 and 510,124.50 is: 783,750.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,028 : 510,124.50 = 510,124.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,028/510,124.50 = 510,124.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,028x = 510,124.50 × 510,124.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,028x = 260,227,005,500.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,227,005,500.25/332,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,750.18
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