Finding the Third Proportional to 305,840 and 719,579.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,840 and 719,579.50 is: 1,693,024.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,840 : 719,579.50 = 719,579.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,840/719,579.50 = 719,579.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,840x = 719,579.50 × 719,579.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,840x = 517,794,656,820.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,794,656,820.25/305,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,693,024.64
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