Finding the Third Proportional to 282,814.13 and 395,601.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,814.13 and 395,601.56 is: 553,369.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,814.13 : 395,601.56 = 395,601.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,814.13/395,601.56 = 395,601.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,814.13x = 395,601.56 × 395,601.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,814.13x = 156,500,596,252.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,500,596,252.44/282,814.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,369.09
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