Finding the Third Proportional to 300,410 and 463,861.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,410 and 463,861.50 is: 716,246.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,410 : 463,861.50 = 463,861.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,410/463,861.50 = 463,861.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,410x = 463,861.50 × 463,861.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,410x = 215,167,491,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,167,491,182.25/300,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,246.10
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