Finding the Third Proportional to 315,000 and 691,240.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,000 and 691,240.50 is: 1,516,868.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,000 : 691,240.50 = 691,240.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,000/691,240.50 = 691,240.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,000x = 691,240.50 × 691,240.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,000x = 477,813,428,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,813,428,840.25/315,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,516,868.03
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