Finding the Third Proportional to 304,459.50 and 463,870.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,459.50 and 463,870.50 is: 706,747.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,459.50 : 463,870.50 = 463,870.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,459.50/463,870.50 = 463,870.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,459.50x = 463,870.50 × 463,870.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,459.50x = 215,175,840,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,175,840,770.25/304,459.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,747.01
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