Finding the Third Proportional to 308,701.13 and 475,353.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,701.13 and 475,353.56 is: 731,973.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,701.13 : 475,353.56 = 475,353.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,701.13/475,353.56 = 475,353.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,701.13x = 475,353.56 × 475,353.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,701.13x = 225,961,009,381.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,961,009,381.44/308,701.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,973.39
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