Finding the Third Proportional to 310,351.50 and 664,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,351.50 and 664,983 is: 1,424,843.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,351.50 : 664,983 = 664,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,351.50/664,983 = 664,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,351.50x = 664,983 × 664,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,351.50x = 442,202,390,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,202,390,289/310,351.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,424,843.73
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