Finding the Third Proportional to 302,875.88 and 468,915.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,875.88 and 468,915.75 is: 725,980.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,875.88 : 468,915.75 = 468,915.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,875.88/468,915.75 = 468,915.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,875.88x = 468,915.75 × 468,915.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,875.88x = 219,881,980,598.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,881,980,598.06/302,875.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,980.50
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