Finding the Third Proportional to 333,015.50 and 502,520.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,015.50 and 502,520.50 is: 758,303.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,015.50 : 502,520.50 = 502,520.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,015.50/502,520.50 = 502,520.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,015.50x = 502,520.50 × 502,520.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,015.50x = 252,526,852,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,526,852,920.25/333,015.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,303.60
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