Finding the Third Proportional to 317,845.50 and 750,163.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,845.50 and 750,163.50 is: 1,770,499.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,845.50 : 750,163.50 = 750,163.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,845.50/750,163.50 = 750,163.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,845.50x = 750,163.50 × 750,163.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,845.50x = 562,745,276,732.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,745,276,732.25/317,845.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,770,499.43
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