Finding the Third Proportional to 315,029.25 and 474,801.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,029.25 and 474,801.75 is: 715,605.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,029.25 : 474,801.75 = 474,801.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,029.25/474,801.75 = 474,801.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,029.25x = 474,801.75 × 474,801.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,029.25x = 225,436,701,803.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,436,701,803.06/315,029.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,605.62
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