Finding the Third Proportional to 335,308.50 and 470,976.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,308.50 and 470,976.75 is: 661,537.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,308.50 : 470,976.75 = 470,976.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,308.50/470,976.75 = 470,976.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,308.50x = 470,976.75 × 470,976.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,308.50x = 221,819,099,040.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,819,099,040.56/335,308.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,537.36
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