Finding the Third Proportional to 314,968.50 and 484,116.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,968.50 and 484,116.75 is: 744,103.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,968.50 : 484,116.75 = 484,116.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,968.50/484,116.75 = 484,116.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,968.50x = 484,116.75 × 484,116.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,968.50x = 234,369,027,630.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,369,027,630.56/314,968.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,103.07
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