Finding the Third Proportional to 315,810.50 and 485,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,810.50 and 485,430 is: 746,150.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,810.50 : 485,430 = 485,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,810.50/485,430 = 485,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,810.50x = 485,430 × 485,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,810.50x = 235,642,284,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,642,284,900/315,810.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,150.89
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