Finding the Third Proportional to 302,312.25 and 471,849.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,312.25 and 471,849.75 is: 736,464.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,312.25 : 471,849.75 = 471,849.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,312.25/471,849.75 = 471,849.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,312.25x = 471,849.75 × 471,849.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,312.25x = 222,642,186,575.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,642,186,575.06/302,312.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,464.32
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