Finding the Third Proportional to 302,417.50 and 446,731.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,417.50 and 446,731.50 is: 659,912.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,417.50 : 446,731.50 = 446,731.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,417.50/446,731.50 = 446,731.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,417.50x = 446,731.50 × 446,731.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,417.50x = 199,569,033,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,569,033,092.25/302,417.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,912.32
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