Finding the Third Proportional to 310,740.75 and 479,848.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,740.75 and 479,848.50 is: 740,986.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,740.75 : 479,848.50 = 479,848.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,740.75/479,848.50 = 479,848.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,740.75x = 479,848.50 × 479,848.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,740.75x = 230,254,582,952.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,254,582,952.25/310,740.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,986.12
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