Finding the Third Proportional to 295,881.75 and 480,705.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,881.75 and 480,705.75 is: 780,980.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,881.75 : 480,705.75 = 480,705.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,881.75/480,705.75 = 480,705.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,881.75x = 480,705.75 × 480,705.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,881.75x = 231,078,018,083.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,078,018,083.06/295,881.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,980.98
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