Finding the Third Proportional to 308,817 and 449,152.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,817 and 449,152.50 is: 653,260.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,817 : 449,152.50 = 449,152.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,817/449,152.50 = 449,152.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,817x = 449,152.50 × 449,152.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,817x = 201,737,968,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,737,968,256.25/308,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,260.57
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