Finding the Third Proportional to 303,547.50 and 438,538.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,547.50 and 438,538.50 is: 633,561.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,547.50 : 438,538.50 = 438,538.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,547.50/438,538.50 = 438,538.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,547.50x = 438,538.50 × 438,538.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,547.50x = 192,316,015,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,316,015,982.25/303,547.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,561.52
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