Finding the Third Proportional to 308,458.13 and 449,565.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,458.13 and 449,565.19 is: 655,223.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,458.13 : 449,565.19 = 449,565.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,458.13/449,565.19 = 449,565.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,458.13x = 449,565.19 × 449,565.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,458.13x = 202,108,857,811.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,108,857,811.91/308,458.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,223.00
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