Finding the Third Proportional to 311,313 and 466,969.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,313 and 466,969.50 is: 700,454.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,313 : 466,969.50 = 466,969.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,313/466,969.50 = 466,969.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,313x = 466,969.50 × 466,969.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,313x = 218,060,513,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,060,513,930.25/311,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,454.25
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