Finding the Third Proportional to 310,832 and 456,048.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,832 and 456,048.50 is: 669,108.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,832 : 456,048.50 = 456,048.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,832/456,048.50 = 456,048.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,832x = 456,048.50 × 456,048.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,832x = 207,980,234,352.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,980,234,352.25/310,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,108.18
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