Finding the Third Proportional to 304,830.75 and 468,727.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,830.75 and 468,727.75 is: 720,746.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,830.75 : 468,727.75 = 468,727.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,830.75/468,727.75 = 468,727.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,830.75x = 468,727.75 × 468,727.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,830.75x = 219,705,703,620.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,705,703,620.06/304,830.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,746.52
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