Finding the Third Proportional to 307,363.50 and 629,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,363.50 and 629,901 is: 1,290,899.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,363.50 : 629,901 = 629,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,363.50/629,901 = 629,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,363.50x = 629,901 × 629,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,363.50x = 396,775,269,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,775,269,801/307,363.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290,899.11
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