Finding the Third Proportional to 316,861.50 and 683,491.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,861.50 and 683,491.50 is: 1,474,336.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,861.50 : 683,491.50 = 683,491.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,861.50/683,491.50 = 683,491.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,861.50x = 683,491.50 × 683,491.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,861.50x = 467,160,630,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,160,630,572.25/316,861.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,336.99
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