Finding the Third Proportional to 314,572.50 and 439,843.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,572.50 and 439,843.50 is: 615,000.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,572.50 : 439,843.50 = 439,843.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,572.50/439,843.50 = 439,843.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,572.50x = 439,843.50 × 439,843.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,572.50x = 193,462,304,492.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,462,304,492.25/314,572.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,000.69
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