Finding the Third Proportional to 305,127 and 443,839.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,127 and 443,839.50 is: 645,611.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,127 : 443,839.50 = 443,839.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,127/443,839.50 = 443,839.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,127x = 443,839.50 × 443,839.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,127x = 196,993,501,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,993,501,760.25/305,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,611.51
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