Finding the Third Proportional to 311,230.69 and 494,062.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,230.69 and 494,062.03 is: 784,296.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,230.69 : 494,062.03 = 494,062.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,230.69/494,062.03 = 494,062.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,230.69x = 494,062.03 × 494,062.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,230.69x = 244,097,290,722.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,097,290,722.88/311,230.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,296.99
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