Finding the Third Proportional to 312,061.50 and 672,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,061.50 and 672,191 is: 1,447,922.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,061.50 : 672,191 = 672,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,061.50/672,191 = 672,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,061.50x = 672,191 × 672,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,061.50x = 451,840,740,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,840,740,481/312,061.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,922.09
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