Finding the Third Proportional to 315,792 and 457,103.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,792 and 457,103.25 is: 661,648.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,792 : 457,103.25 = 457,103.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,792/457,103.25 = 457,103.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,792x = 457,103.25 × 457,103.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,792x = 208,943,381,160.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,943,381,160.56/315,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,648.75
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