Finding the Third Proportional to 332,334 and 501,547.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,334 and 501,547.50 is: 756,918.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,334 : 501,547.50 = 501,547.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,334/501,547.50 = 501,547.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,334x = 501,547.50 × 501,547.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,334x = 251,549,894,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,549,894,756.25/332,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,918.93
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