Finding the Third Proportional to 354,673.50 and 498,838.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,673.50 and 498,838.50 is: 701,602.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,673.50 : 498,838.50 = 498,838.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,673.50/498,838.50 = 498,838.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,673.50x = 498,838.50 × 498,838.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,673.50x = 248,839,849,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,839,849,082.25/354,673.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,602.60
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