Finding the Third Proportional to 336,514.50 and 499,486.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,514.50 and 499,486.50 is: 741,384.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,514.50 : 499,486.50 = 499,486.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,514.50/499,486.50 = 499,486.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,514.50x = 499,486.50 × 499,486.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,514.50x = 249,486,763,682.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,486,763,682.25/336,514.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,384.88
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