Finding the Third Proportional to 280,462.50 and 600,331.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,462.50 and 600,331.50 is: 1,285,012.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,462.50 : 600,331.50 = 600,331.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,462.50/600,331.50 = 600,331.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,462.50x = 600,331.50 × 600,331.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,462.50x = 360,397,909,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,397,909,892.25/280,462.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,285,012.83
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