Finding the Third Proportional to 281,917.50 and 587,161.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,917.50 and 587,161.50 is: 1,222,906.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,917.50 : 587,161.50 = 587,161.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,917.50/587,161.50 = 587,161.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,917.50x = 587,161.50 × 587,161.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,917.50x = 344,758,627,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,758,627,082.25/281,917.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222,906.09
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