Finding the Third Proportional to 310,933.50 and 659,232.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,933.50 and 659,232.75 is: 1,397,687.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,933.50 : 659,232.75 = 659,232.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,933.50/659,232.75 = 659,232.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,933.50x = 659,232.75 × 659,232.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,933.50x = 434,587,818,672.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,587,818,672.56/310,933.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,687.35
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