Finding the Third Proportional to 304,372.50 and 408,307.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,372.50 and 408,307.50 is: 547,733.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,372.50 : 408,307.50 = 408,307.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,372.50/408,307.50 = 408,307.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,372.50x = 408,307.50 × 408,307.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,372.50x = 166,715,014,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,715,014,556.25/304,372.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,733.50
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