Finding the Third Proportional to 303,324 and 436,942.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,324 and 436,942.50 is: 629,421.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,324 : 436,942.50 = 436,942.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,324/436,942.50 = 436,942.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,324x = 436,942.50 × 436,942.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,324x = 190,918,748,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,918,748,306.25/303,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,421.83
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