Finding the Third Proportional to 280,890.50 and 606,672.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,890.50 and 606,672.50 is: 1,310,302.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,890.50 : 606,672.50 = 606,672.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,890.50/606,672.50 = 606,672.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,890.50x = 606,672.50 × 606,672.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,890.50x = 368,051,522,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,051,522,256.25/280,890.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,302.49
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