Finding the Third Proportional to 310,854 and 456,079.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,854 and 456,079.50 is: 669,151.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,854 : 456,079.50 = 456,079.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,854/456,079.50 = 456,079.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,854x = 456,079.50 × 456,079.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,854x = 208,008,510,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,008,510,320.25/310,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,151.79
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