Finding the Third Proportional to 305,270.50 and 448,758.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,270.50 and 448,758.75 is: 659,691.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,270.50 : 448,758.75 = 448,758.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,270.50/448,758.75 = 448,758.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,270.50x = 448,758.75 × 448,758.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,270.50x = 201,384,415,701.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,384,415,701.56/305,270.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,691.70
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