Finding the Third Proportional to 333,382.50 and 516,354.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,382.50 and 516,354.75 is: 799,748.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,382.50 : 516,354.75 = 516,354.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,382.50/516,354.75 = 516,354.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,382.50x = 516,354.75 × 516,354.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,382.50x = 266,622,227,847.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,622,227,847.56/333,382.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,748.72
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