Finding the Third Proportional to 315,112.50 and 471,568.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,112.50 and 471,568.50 is: 705,706.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,112.50 : 471,568.50 = 471,568.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,112.50/471,568.50 = 471,568.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,112.50x = 471,568.50 × 471,568.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,112.50x = 222,376,850,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,376,850,192.25/315,112.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,706.22
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