Finding the Third Proportional to 317,740.50 and 466,881.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,740.50 and 466,881.75 is: 686,027.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,740.50 : 466,881.75 = 466,881.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,740.50/466,881.75 = 466,881.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,740.50x = 466,881.75 × 466,881.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,740.50x = 217,978,568,483.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,978,568,483.06/317,740.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,027.02
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