Finding the Third Proportional to 301,722 and 455,659.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,722 and 455,659.50 is: 688,135.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,722 : 455,659.50 = 455,659.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,722/455,659.50 = 455,659.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,722x = 455,659.50 × 455,659.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,722x = 207,625,579,940.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,625,579,940.25/301,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,135.37
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