Finding the Third Proportional to 304,859.50 and 656,542.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,859.50 and 656,542.75 is: 1,413,924.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,859.50 : 656,542.75 = 656,542.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,859.50/656,542.75 = 656,542.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,859.50x = 656,542.75 × 656,542.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,859.50x = 431,048,382,577.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,048,382,577.56/304,859.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,413,924.72
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