Finding the Third Proportional to 274,101.75 and 423,615.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 274,101.75 and 423,615.75 is: 654,685.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,101.75 : 423,615.75 = 423,615.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,101.75/423,615.75 = 423,615.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,101.75x = 423,615.75 × 423,615.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,101.75x = 179,450,303,648.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,450,303,648.06/274,101.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,685.00
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