Finding the Third Proportional to 303,644.25 and 432,546.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,644.25 and 432,546.75 is: 616,170.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,644.25 : 432,546.75 = 432,546.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,644.25/432,546.75 = 432,546.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,644.25x = 432,546.75 × 432,546.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,644.25x = 187,096,690,935.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,096,690,935.56/303,644.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,170.70
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