Finding the Third Proportional to 306,053 and 467,847.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,053 and 467,847.50 is: 715,174.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,053 : 467,847.50 = 467,847.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,053/467,847.50 = 467,847.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,053x = 467,847.50 × 467,847.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,053x = 218,881,283,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,881,283,256.25/306,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,174.44
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