Finding the Third Proportional to 319,972.50 and 691,258.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,972.50 and 691,258.50 is: 1,493,373.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,972.50 : 691,258.50 = 691,258.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,972.50/691,258.50 = 691,258.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,972.50x = 691,258.50 × 691,258.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,972.50x = 477,838,313,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,838,313,822.25/319,972.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,493,373.07
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