Finding the Third Proportional to 281,540.81 and 607,371.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,540.81 and 607,371.75 is: 1,310,291.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,540.81 : 607,371.75 = 607,371.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,540.81/607,371.75 = 607,371.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,540.81x = 607,371.75 × 607,371.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,540.81x = 368,900,442,698.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,900,442,698.06/281,540.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,291.18
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