Finding the Third Proportional to 312,651 and 484,420.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,651 and 484,420.50 is: 750,559.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,651 : 484,420.50 = 484,420.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,651/484,420.50 = 484,420.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,651x = 484,420.50 × 484,420.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,651x = 234,663,220,820.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,663,220,820.25/312,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,559.64
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