Finding the Third Proportional to 271,561.50 and 430,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,561.50 and 430,623 is: 682,851.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,561.50 : 430,623 = 430,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,561.50/430,623 = 430,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,561.50x = 430,623 × 430,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,561.50x = 185,436,168,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,436,168,129/271,561.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,851.47
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