Finding the Third Proportional to 319,295.99 and 532,139.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,295.99 and 532,139.63 is: 886,865.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,295.99 : 532,139.63 = 532,139.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,295.99/532,139.63 = 532,139.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,295.99x = 532,139.63 × 532,139.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,295.99x = 283,172,580,495.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,172,580,495.14/319,295.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,865.45
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