Finding the Third Proportional to 303,071.63 and 465,982.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,071.63 and 465,982.03 is: 716,461.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,071.63 : 465,982.03 = 465,982.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,071.63/465,982.03 = 465,982.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,071.63x = 465,982.03 × 465,982.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,071.63x = 217,139,253,447.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,139,253,447.88/303,071.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,461.84
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