Finding the Third Proportional to 282,776.50 and 615,307.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,776.50 and 615,307.50 is: 1,338,878.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,776.50 : 615,307.50 = 615,307.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,776.50/615,307.50 = 615,307.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,776.50x = 615,307.50 × 615,307.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,776.50x = 378,603,319,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,603,319,556.25/282,776.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,338,878.30
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