Finding the Third Proportional to 301,803.75 and 452,742.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,803.75 and 452,742.75 is: 679,169.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,803.75 : 452,742.75 = 452,742.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,803.75/452,742.75 = 452,742.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,803.75x = 452,742.75 × 452,742.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,803.75x = 204,975,997,677.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,975,997,677.56/301,803.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,169.82
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