Finding the Third Proportional to 318,044.63 and 445,736.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,044.63 and 445,736.63 is: 624,695.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,044.63 : 445,736.63 = 445,736.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,044.63/445,736.63 = 445,736.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,044.63x = 445,736.63 × 445,736.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,044.63x = 198,681,138,866.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,681,138,866.39/318,044.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,695.79
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