Finding the Third Proportional to 332,570.50 and 507,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,570.50 and 507,159 is: 773,400.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,570.50 : 507,159 = 507,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,570.50/507,159 = 507,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,570.50x = 507,159 × 507,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,570.50x = 257,210,251,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,210,251,281/332,570.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,400.68
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