Finding the Third Proportional to 282,776.50 and 666,963.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,776.50 and 666,963.50 is: 1,573,116.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,776.50 : 666,963.50 = 666,963.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,776.50/666,963.50 = 666,963.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,776.50x = 666,963.50 × 666,963.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,776.50x = 444,840,310,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,840,310,332.25/282,776.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,573,116.26
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