Finding the Third Proportional to 281,029.50 and 455,442.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,029.50 and 455,442.75 is: 738,100.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,029.50 : 455,442.75 = 455,442.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,029.50/455,442.75 = 455,442.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,029.50x = 455,442.75 × 455,442.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,029.50x = 207,428,098,527.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,428,098,527.56/281,029.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,100.80
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