Finding the Third Proportional to 282,561.75 and 436,812.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,561.75 and 436,812.75 is: 675,269.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,561.75 : 436,812.75 = 436,812.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,561.75/436,812.75 = 436,812.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,561.75x = 436,812.75 × 436,812.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,561.75x = 190,805,378,562.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,805,378,562.56/282,561.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,269.67
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