Finding the Third Proportional to 338,970 and 464,800.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,970 and 464,800.50 is: 637,341.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,970 : 464,800.50 = 464,800.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,970/464,800.50 = 464,800.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,970x = 464,800.50 × 464,800.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,970x = 216,039,504,800.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,039,504,800.25/338,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,341.08
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