Finding the Third Proportional to 304,141.50 and 453,721.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,141.50 and 453,721.50 is: 676,866.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,141.50 : 453,721.50 = 453,721.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,141.50/453,721.50 = 453,721.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,141.50x = 453,721.50 × 453,721.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,141.50x = 205,863,199,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,863,199,562.25/304,141.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,866.52
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