Finding the Third Proportional to 313,565.25 and 462,966.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,565.25 and 462,966.75 is: 683,552.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,565.25 : 462,966.75 = 462,966.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,565.25/462,966.75 = 462,966.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,565.25x = 462,966.75 × 462,966.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,565.25x = 214,338,211,605.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,338,211,605.56/313,565.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,552.18
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