Finding the Third Proportional to 313,571.25 and 462,975.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,571.25 and 462,975.75 is: 683,565.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,571.25 : 462,975.75 = 462,975.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,571.25/462,975.75 = 462,975.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,571.25x = 462,975.75 × 462,975.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,571.25x = 214,346,545,088.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,346,545,088.06/313,571.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,565.68
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