Finding the Third Proportional to 472,193.50 and 712,243.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,193.50 and 712,243.50 is: 1,074,328.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,193.50 : 712,243.50 = 712,243.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,193.50/712,243.50 = 712,243.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,193.50x = 712,243.50 × 712,243.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,193.50x = 507,290,803,292.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,290,803,292.25/472,193.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,328.22
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