Finding the Third Proportional to 318,565.13 and 481,928.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,565.13 and 481,928.63 is: 729,066.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,565.13 : 481,928.63 = 481,928.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,565.13/481,928.63 = 481,928.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,565.13x = 481,928.63 × 481,928.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,565.13x = 232,255,199,594.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,255,199,594.39/318,565.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,066.62
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