Finding the Third Proportional to 300,125.25 and 457,809.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,125.25 and 457,809.75 is: 698,341.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,125.25 : 457,809.75 = 457,809.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,125.25/457,809.75 = 457,809.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,125.25x = 457,809.75 × 457,809.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,125.25x = 209,589,767,195.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,589,767,195.06/300,125.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,341.00
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