Finding the Third Proportional to 310,909.50 and 664,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,909.50 and 664,479 is: 1,420,131.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,909.50 : 664,479 = 664,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,909.50/664,479 = 664,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,909.50x = 664,479 × 664,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,909.50x = 441,532,341,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,532,341,441/310,909.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,420,131.39
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