Finding the Third Proportional to 316,157.50 and 462,403.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,157.50 and 462,403.50 is: 676,298.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,157.50 : 462,403.50 = 462,403.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,157.50/462,403.50 = 462,403.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,157.50x = 462,403.50 × 462,403.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,157.50x = 213,816,996,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,816,996,812.25/316,157.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,298.99
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