Finding the Third Proportional to 281,512.97 and 612,132.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,512.97 and 612,132.19 is: 1,331,042.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,512.97 : 612,132.19 = 612,132.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,512.97/612,132.19 = 612,132.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,512.97x = 612,132.19 × 612,132.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,512.97x = 374,705,814,973.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,705,814,973.54/281,512.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,331,042.82
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