Finding the Third Proportional to 306,045.75 and 459,069.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,045.75 and 459,069.75 is: 688,606.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,045.75 : 459,069.75 = 459,069.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,045.75/459,069.75 = 459,069.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,045.75x = 459,069.75 × 459,069.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,045.75x = 210,745,035,365.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,745,035,365.06/306,045.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,606.31
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