Finding the Third Proportional to 311,703.75 and 681,727.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,703.75 and 681,727.50 is: 1,491,006.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,703.75 : 681,727.50 = 681,727.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,703.75/681,727.50 = 681,727.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,703.75x = 681,727.50 × 681,727.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,703.75x = 464,752,384,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,752,384,256.25/311,703.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,006.71
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