Finding the Third Proportional to 282,048.75 and 423,619.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,048.75 and 423,619.88 is: 636,251.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,048.75 : 423,619.88 = 423,619.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,048.75/423,619.88 = 423,619.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,048.75x = 423,619.88 × 423,619.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,048.75x = 179,453,798,495.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,453,798,495.02/282,048.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,251.00
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