Finding the Third Proportional to 341,283 and 470,452.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,283 and 470,452.50 is: 648,510.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,283 : 470,452.50 = 470,452.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,283/470,452.50 = 470,452.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,283x = 470,452.50 × 470,452.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,283x = 221,325,554,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,325,554,756.25/341,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,510.34
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