Finding the Third Proportional to 275,722.50 and 433,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,722.50 and 433,266 is: 680,827.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,722.50 : 433,266 = 433,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,722.50/433,266 = 433,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,722.50x = 433,266 × 433,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,722.50x = 187,719,426,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,719,426,756/275,722.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,827.38
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