Finding the Third Proportional to 310,864.50 and 464,379.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,864.50 and 464,379.75 is: 693,705.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,864.50 : 464,379.75 = 464,379.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,864.50/464,379.75 = 464,379.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,864.50x = 464,379.75 × 464,379.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,864.50x = 215,648,552,210.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,648,552,210.06/310,864.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,705.95
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