Finding the Third Proportional to 344,319 and 461,803.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,319 and 461,803.50 is: 619,374.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,319 : 461,803.50 = 461,803.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,319/461,803.50 = 461,803.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,319x = 461,803.50 × 461,803.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,319x = 213,262,472,612.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,262,472,612.25/344,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,374.69
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