Finding the Third Proportional to 336,298.50 and 491,514.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,298.50 and 491,514.75 is: 718,369.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,298.50 : 491,514.75 = 491,514.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,298.50/491,514.75 = 491,514.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,298.50x = 491,514.75 × 491,514.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,298.50x = 241,586,749,467.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,586,749,467.56/336,298.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,369.99
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