Finding the Third Proportional to 312,198.75 and 671,829.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,198.75 and 671,829.75 is: 1,445,730.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,198.75 : 671,829.75 = 671,829.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,198.75/671,829.75 = 671,829.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,198.75x = 671,829.75 × 671,829.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,198.75x = 451,355,212,985.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,355,212,985.06/312,198.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,445,730.37
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