Finding the Third Proportional to 318,487.57 and 446,429.92
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,487.57 and 446,429.92 is: 625,769.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,487.57 : 446,429.92 = 446,429.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,487.57/446,429.92 = 446,429.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,487.57x = 446,429.92 × 446,429.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,487.57x = 199,299,671,657.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,299,671,657.59/318,487.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,769.07
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