Finding the Third Proportional to 300,672 and 462,345.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,672 and 462,345.75 is: 710,952.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,672 : 462,345.75 = 462,345.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,672/462,345.75 = 462,345.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,672x = 462,345.75 × 462,345.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,672x = 213,763,592,543.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,763,592,543.06/300,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,952.77
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