Finding the Third Proportional to 308,701.13 and 484,898.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,701.13 and 484,898.06 is: 761,662.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,701.13 : 484,898.06 = 484,898.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,701.13/484,898.06 = 484,898.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,701.13x = 484,898.06 × 484,898.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,701.13x = 235,126,131,016.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,126,131,016.25/308,701.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,662.70
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