Finding the Third Proportional to 302,674.50 and 424,189.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,674.50 and 424,189.50 is: 594,489.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,674.50 : 424,189.50 = 424,189.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,674.50/424,189.50 = 424,189.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,674.50x = 424,189.50 × 424,189.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,674.50x = 179,936,731,910.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,936,731,910.25/302,674.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,489.23
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