Finding the Third Proportional to 319,362 and 455,485.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,362 and 455,485.50 is: 649,629.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,362 : 455,485.50 = 455,485.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,362/455,485.50 = 455,485.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,362x = 455,485.50 × 455,485.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,362x = 207,467,040,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,467,040,710.25/319,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,629.70
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