Finding the Third Proportional to 318,183 and 445,990.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,183 and 445,990.50 is: 625,135.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,183 : 445,990.50 = 445,990.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,183/445,990.50 = 445,990.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,183x = 445,990.50 × 445,990.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,183x = 198,907,526,090.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,907,526,090.25/318,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,135.62
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