Finding the Third Proportional to 335,363.63 and 498,487.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,363.63 and 498,487.50 is: 740,956.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,363.63 : 498,487.50 = 498,487.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,363.63/498,487.50 = 498,487.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,363.63x = 498,487.50 × 498,487.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,363.63x = 248,489,787,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,489,787,656.25/335,363.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,956.29
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