Finding the Third Proportional to 270,310.50 and 405,465.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,310.50 and 405,465.75 is: 608,198.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,310.50 : 405,465.75 = 405,465.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,310.50/405,465.75 = 405,465.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,310.50x = 405,465.75 × 405,465.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,310.50x = 164,402,474,423.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,402,474,423.06/270,310.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,198.63
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