Finding the Third Proportional to 332,636 and 521,207.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,636 and 521,207.50 is: 816,680.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,636 : 521,207.50 = 521,207.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,636/521,207.50 = 521,207.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,636x = 521,207.50 × 521,207.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,636x = 271,657,258,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,657,258,056.25/332,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,680.27
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