Finding the Third Proportional to 305,187.75 and 638,259.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,187.75 and 638,259.75 is: 1,334,835.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,187.75 : 638,259.75 = 638,259.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,187.75/638,259.75 = 638,259.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,187.75x = 638,259.75 × 638,259.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,187.75x = 407,375,508,470.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,375,508,470.06/305,187.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,334,835.71
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