Finding the Third Proportional to 315,313.50 and 453,286.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,313.50 and 453,286.50 is: 651,632.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,313.50 : 453,286.50 = 453,286.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,313.50/453,286.50 = 453,286.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,313.50x = 453,286.50 × 453,286.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,313.50x = 205,468,651,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,468,651,082.25/315,313.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,632.90
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