Finding the Third Proportional to 311,817 and 434,440.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,817 and 434,440.50 is: 605,286.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,817 : 434,440.50 = 434,440.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,817/434,440.50 = 434,440.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,817x = 434,440.50 × 434,440.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,817x = 188,738,548,040.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,738,548,040.25/311,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,286.27
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