Finding the Third Proportional to 310,234.50 and 453,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,234.50 and 453,036 is: 661,569.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,234.50 : 453,036 = 453,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,234.50/453,036 = 453,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,234.50x = 453,036 × 453,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,234.50x = 205,241,617,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,241,617,296/310,234.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,569.29
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