Finding the Third Proportional to 281,215.13 and 618,711.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,215.13 and 618,711.75 is: 1,361,250.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,215.13 : 618,711.75 = 618,711.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,215.13/618,711.75 = 618,711.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,215.13x = 618,711.75 × 618,711.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,215.13x = 382,804,229,588.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,804,229,588.06/281,215.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,250.50
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