Finding the Third Proportional to 280,163.25 and 619,197.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,163.25 and 619,197.75 is: 1,368,508.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,163.25 : 619,197.75 = 619,197.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,163.25/619,197.75 = 619,197.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,163.25x = 619,197.75 × 619,197.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,163.25x = 383,405,853,605.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,405,853,605.06/280,163.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,368,508.73
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