Finding the Third Proportional to 335,416.50 and 501,792.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,416.50 and 501,792.75 is: 750,696.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,416.50 : 501,792.75 = 501,792.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,416.50/501,792.75 = 501,792.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,416.50x = 501,792.75 × 501,792.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,416.50x = 251,795,963,952.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,795,963,952.56/335,416.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,696.41
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