Finding the Third Proportional to 311,005.50 and 667,492.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,005.50 and 667,492.50 is: 1,432,599.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,005.50 : 667,492.50 = 667,492.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,005.50/667,492.50 = 667,492.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,005.50x = 667,492.50 × 667,492.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,005.50x = 445,546,237,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,546,237,556.25/311,005.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,599.22
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