Finding the Third Proportional to 282,407.63 and 610,701.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,407.63 and 610,701.75 is: 1,320,632.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,407.63 : 610,701.75 = 610,701.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,407.63/610,701.75 = 610,701.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,407.63x = 610,701.75 × 610,701.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,407.63x = 372,956,627,453.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,956,627,453.06/282,407.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320,632.29
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