Finding the Third Proportional to 307,908 and 460,633.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,908 and 460,633.50 is: 689,112.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,908 : 460,633.50 = 460,633.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,908/460,633.50 = 460,633.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,908x = 460,633.50 × 460,633.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,908x = 212,183,221,322.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,183,221,322.25/307,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,112.40
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