Finding the Third Proportional to 312,457 and 669,199.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,457 and 669,199.50 is: 1,433,246.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,457 : 669,199.50 = 669,199.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,457/669,199.50 = 669,199.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,457x = 669,199.50 × 669,199.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,457x = 447,827,970,800.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,827,970,800.25/312,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,433,246.72
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