Finding the Third Proportional to 304,563 and 701,935.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,563 and 701,935.50 is: 1,617,771.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,563 : 701,935.50 = 701,935.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,563/701,935.50 = 701,935.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,563x = 701,935.50 × 701,935.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,563x = 492,713,446,160.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,713,446,160.25/304,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617,771.84
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