Finding the Third Proportional to 301,732.50 and 628,267.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,732.50 and 628,267.50 is: 1,308,178.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,732.50 : 628,267.50 = 628,267.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,732.50/628,267.50 = 628,267.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,732.50x = 628,267.50 × 628,267.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,732.50x = 394,720,051,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,720,051,556.25/301,732.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,178.77
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