Finding the Third Proportional to 303,667.50 and 703,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,667.50 and 703,005 is: 1,627,490.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,667.50 : 703,005 = 703,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,667.50/703,005 = 703,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,667.50x = 703,005 × 703,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,667.50x = 494,216,030,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,216,030,025/303,667.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,627,490.69
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