Finding the Third Proportional to 303,522.75 and 471,579.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,522.75 and 471,579.75 is: 732,687.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,522.75 : 471,579.75 = 471,579.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,522.75/471,579.75 = 471,579.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,522.75x = 471,579.75 × 471,579.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,522.75x = 222,387,460,610.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,387,460,610.06/303,522.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,687.95
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