Finding the Third Proportional to 344,398.50 and 461,922.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,398.50 and 461,922.75 is: 619,551.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,398.50 : 461,922.75 = 461,922.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,398.50/461,922.75 = 461,922.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,398.50x = 461,922.75 × 461,922.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,398.50x = 213,372,626,967.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,372,626,967.56/344,398.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,551.56
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