Finding the Third Proportional to 313,176 and 475,990.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,176 and 475,990.50 is: 723,449.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,176 : 475,990.50 = 475,990.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,176/475,990.50 = 475,990.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,176x = 475,990.50 × 475,990.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,176x = 226,566,956,090.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,566,956,090.25/313,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,449.29
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