Finding the Third Proportional to 301,675.50 and 480,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,675.50 and 480,192 is: 764,345.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,675.50 : 480,192 = 480,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,675.50/480,192 = 480,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,675.50x = 480,192 × 480,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,675.50x = 230,584,356,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,584,356,864/301,675.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,345.65
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