Finding the Third Proportional to 335,629.25 and 508,318.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,629.25 and 508,318.50 is: 769,860.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,629.25 : 508,318.50 = 508,318.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,629.25/508,318.50 = 508,318.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,629.25x = 508,318.50 × 508,318.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,629.25x = 258,387,697,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,387,697,442.25/335,629.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,860.49
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