Finding the Third Proportional to 303,750 and 703,201.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,750 and 703,201.50 is: 1,627,958.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,750 : 703,201.50 = 703,201.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,750/703,201.50 = 703,201.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,750x = 703,201.50 × 703,201.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,750x = 494,492,349,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,492,349,602.25/303,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,627,958.35
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