Finding the Third Proportional to 359,246.63 and 499,503.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,246.63 and 499,503.75 is: 694,520.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,246.63 : 499,503.75 = 499,503.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,246.63/499,503.75 = 499,503.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,246.63x = 499,503.75 × 499,503.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,246.63x = 249,503,996,264.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,503,996,264.06/359,246.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,520.08
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