Finding the Third Proportional to 319,228 and 668,026.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,228 and 668,026.50 is: 1,397,933.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,228 : 668,026.50 = 668,026.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,228/668,026.50 = 668,026.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,228x = 668,026.50 × 668,026.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,228x = 446,259,404,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,259,404,702.25/319,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,933.15
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