Finding the Third Proportional to 305,833.50 and 719,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,833.50 and 719,565 is: 1,692,992.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,833.50 : 719,565 = 719,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,833.50/719,565 = 719,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,833.50x = 719,565 × 719,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,833.50x = 517,773,789,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,773,789,225/305,833.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,692,992.39
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