Finding the Third Proportional to 310,432.50 and 559,203.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,432.50 and 559,203.75 is: 1,007,332.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,432.50 : 559,203.75 = 559,203.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,432.50/559,203.75 = 559,203.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,432.50x = 559,203.75 × 559,203.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,432.50x = 312,708,834,014.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,708,834,014.06/310,432.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,007,332.78
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