Finding the Third Proportional to 275,283.75 and 400,941.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,283.75 and 400,941.75 is: 583,958.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,283.75 : 400,941.75 = 400,941.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,283.75/400,941.75 = 400,941.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,283.75x = 400,941.75 × 400,941.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,283.75x = 160,754,286,893.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,754,286,893.06/275,283.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,958.50
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