Finding the Third Proportional to 283,165.50 and 428,865.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,165.50 and 428,865.75 is: 649,534.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,165.50 : 428,865.75 = 428,865.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,165.50/428,865.75 = 428,865.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,165.50x = 428,865.75 × 428,865.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,165.50x = 183,925,831,523.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,925,831,523.06/283,165.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,534.75
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