Finding the Third Proportional to 281,575.50 and 567,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,575.50 and 567,759 is: 1,144,809.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,575.50 : 567,759 = 567,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,575.50/567,759 = 567,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,575.50x = 567,759 × 567,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,575.50x = 322,350,282,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,350,282,081/281,575.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,809.41
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