Finding the Third Proportional to 304,773 and 700,937.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,773 and 700,937.25 is: 1,612,062.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,773 : 700,937.25 = 700,937.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,773/700,937.25 = 700,937.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,773x = 700,937.25 × 700,937.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,773x = 491,313,028,437.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,313,028,437.56/304,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,612,062.19
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