Finding the Third Proportional to 281,929 and 407,338.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,929 and 407,338.50 is: 588,533.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,929 : 407,338.50 = 407,338.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,929/407,338.50 = 407,338.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,929x = 407,338.50 × 407,338.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,929x = 165,924,653,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,924,653,582.25/281,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,533.47
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