Finding the Third Proportional to 316,432.50 and 682,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,432.50 and 682,344 is: 1,471,382.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,432.50 : 682,344 = 682,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,432.50/682,344 = 682,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,432.50x = 682,344 × 682,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,432.50x = 465,593,334,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,593,334,336/316,432.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,382.79
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