Finding the Third Proportional to 315,619 and 443,941.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,619 and 443,941.50 is: 624,436.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,619 : 443,941.50 = 443,941.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,619/443,941.50 = 443,941.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,619x = 443,941.50 × 443,941.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,619x = 197,084,055,422.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,084,055,422.25/315,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,436.60
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