Finding the Third Proportional to 306,067.50 and 656,358.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,067.50 and 656,358.75 is: 1,407,554.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,067.50 : 656,358.75 = 656,358.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,067.50/656,358.75 = 656,358.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,067.50x = 656,358.75 × 656,358.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,067.50x = 430,806,808,701.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,806,808,701.56/306,067.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,407,554.90
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