Finding the Third Proportional to 310,353.75 and 474,531.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,353.75 and 474,531.75 is: 725,560.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,353.75 : 474,531.75 = 474,531.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,353.75/474,531.75 = 474,531.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,353.75x = 474,531.75 × 474,531.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,353.75x = 225,180,381,758.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,180,381,758.06/310,353.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,560.37
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