Finding the Third Proportional to 319,938 and 483,307.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,938 and 483,307.50 is: 730,098.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,938 : 483,307.50 = 483,307.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,938/483,307.50 = 483,307.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,938x = 483,307.50 × 483,307.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,938x = 233,586,139,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,586,139,556.25/319,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,098.14
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