Finding the Third Proportional to 363,262.50 and 498,661.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,262.50 and 498,661.50 is: 684,527.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,262.50 : 498,661.50 = 498,661.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,262.50/498,661.50 = 498,661.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,262.50x = 498,661.50 × 498,661.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,262.50x = 248,663,291,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,663,291,582.25/363,262.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,527.83
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