Finding the Third Proportional to 314,929.69 and 478,226.53
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,929.69 and 478,226.53 is: 726,195.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,929.69 : 478,226.53 = 478,226.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,929.69/478,226.53 = 478,226.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,929.69x = 478,226.53 × 478,226.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,929.69x = 228,700,615,191.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,700,615,191.41/314,929.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,195.80
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