Finding the Third Proportional to 295,216.50 and 469,975.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,216.50 and 469,975.50 is: 748,186.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,216.50 : 469,975.50 = 469,975.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,216.50/469,975.50 = 469,975.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,216.50x = 469,975.50 × 469,975.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,216.50x = 220,876,970,600.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,876,970,600.25/295,216.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,186.40
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