Finding the Third Proportional to 381,447.75 and 466,740.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,447.75 and 466,740.75 is: 571,105.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,447.75 : 466,740.75 = 466,740.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,447.75/466,740.75 = 466,740.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,447.75x = 466,740.75 × 466,740.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,447.75x = 217,846,927,710.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,846,927,710.56/381,447.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,105.55
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