Finding the Third Proportional to 308,583 and 462,873.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,583 and 462,873.75 is: 694,309.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,583 : 462,873.75 = 462,873.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,583/462,873.75 = 462,873.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,583x = 462,873.75 × 462,873.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,583x = 214,252,108,439.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,252,108,439.06/308,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,309.50
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