Finding the Third Proportional to 275,562 and 435,486.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,562 and 435,486.38 is: 688,224.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,562 : 435,486.38 = 435,486.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,562/435,486.38 = 435,486.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,562x = 435,486.38 × 435,486.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,562x = 189,648,382,810.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,648,382,810.64/275,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,224.00
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