Finding the Third Proportional to 312,001.50 and 495,907.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,001.50 and 495,907.50 is: 788,214.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,001.50 : 495,907.50 = 495,907.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,001.50/495,907.50 = 495,907.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,001.50x = 495,907.50 × 495,907.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,001.50x = 245,924,248,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,924,248,556.25/312,001.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,214.96
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